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In a Spitalfields silk weaver's shop two contrasting apprentices, Tom Idle, asleep, and Francis Goodchild, engrossed in his work, sit at their looms overseen by their master. Engraving by Thomas Cook after William Hogarth, 1749.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764.Date: 1 July 1795Reference: 38360iPart of: Industry and idleness- Books
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A scheme to settle and establish the silk weaving trade on a solid foundation. And for the better employing the poor of this kingdom. Consisting of two parts, vis. I. To hinder effectually the Running and Smuggling of all foreign Wrought Silks, &c. II. To hinder the Debasing and Adulterating of our Manufactures for common Use and Wear; not by any outward Compulsion or Force, but by making it The Interest of every Manufacturer to fabricate good and durable Commodities; and to make it the Interest of every Particular Weaver to outdo each other in Perfection; and to secure to each Manufacturer the Credit and Reputation that will accrue to him from his Industry and Labour. Offer'd to the consideration of the judicious and rational broad silk weavers. By Claudius Rey, weaver.
Rey, Claudius.Date: [1728]- Digital Images
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Cytoplasmic polyhedrosis virus (CPV) or Cypovirus, is from the Rheoviridae family. It has a double stranded RNA genome and a very stable capsid. It infects insects, including silkworms, and can have an economic impact on the silk industry.
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Reasons humbly offered by the Company of Silk-Throwers of the City of London, in behalf of themselves and others, carrying on the said trade.
Silk Throwers Company (London, England)Date: 1726]- Books
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Thoughts on trade: intended to have been first publish'd in Ireland, with an account of the present state of the silken manufacturers, and the calamitous circumstances of a numerous poor in that Kingdom. ...
Lloyd, Edward, silk thrower.Date: 1736