chinese trade* 

 Nankin Silk. 



THIS filk is the moft efteemed on ac- 

 count of its clearnefs and whitenefs. When 

 it does not pofTefs thefe two qualities, it 

 ought to be rejected. Care ought to be 

 taken alfo^ that in the Ikains there be go 

 bad fdk in large flocks, which ferve to in* 

 creafe its weight ; and not to purchafe it till 

 it has been well dried, and expofed to the 

 air, in order to guard again ft the deception 

 of the Chinefe, w^ho often keep it £hut up 

 in moift places. 



Silk Stuffs. 



SILK ftufis of a good quality ought to 

 have fine borders, and to be ciofely woven, 

 very foft, fmooth, and bright. To judge 



of 



