A small but interesting book that begins with a brief overview of the fabrics history and examines what constitutes felt. The majority of the book catalogues the history of the felt industry in the UK; its origins, the industrial processes, variety of machinery used and their purposes. It also covers who the the entrepreneurs, the mills and products manufactured with a short chapter on the life of those who worked in the felt mills. Illustrated throughout with fascinating images. out of print

By Peter Walter

Published by Shire 2010

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