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A Topographical Dictionary of England
… paved, and well supplied with water. The manufacture of carpets, for which Wilton has been so much celebrated, was … where the manufacture was commenced; and the making of carpets at Axminster having been recently discontinued, the … goods, of great excellence. Wilton has a manufacture of carpets, and of kerseymere and linsey; while Bradford, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… the use of hangings and other fabrics as status-objects. Carpets also appeared in early inventories, almost certainly …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… border of Warwickshire. Kidderminster is famous for its carpets; and the manufacture of bombazines is still carried …
Dictionary of English Furniture Makers 1660-1840
… the couch and back of the chair. Holland quilt, pillows & carpets. 200 fourscore and 3.10.4.. [PRO, LC5/39] Younge's …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… in 1797, and is conducted upon a moderate scale. Carpets, worsted-lace for liveries, gloves, and combs, are … everlastings, calimancoes, moreens, shags, baize, &c. Carpets much resembling those of Scotland are manufactured on … of hair-seating, with a more considerable one of carpets. In the dales of the Eastern Moorlands, and in …
A History of the County of Somerset
… everywhere tapetzella, Linn. Often too abundant in carpets and furniture albipunctella, Haw. Brislington and …