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HALLS 30 AND 31. 
TEXTILE INDUSTRIES. 
The collectK^ns in this Division have been arranged to show 
as far as possible the more important steps which have led to 
improvement in hand work or progress in the invention of those 
implements, machines and processes that have brought about the 
marvellous development of the Textile Industries. 
HALL 30. 
This hall has been set aside for the installation of such old 
looms as can be obtained and models of the more modern types, 
together with the appliances used by the uncivilized people. 
The objects of greatest interest found in this hall are two old 
looms, one constructed and used on the Kentucky frontier during 
the last century for the weaving of homespun stuff, of which there 
is a well preserved , specimen shown, and one of the first, if not 
the first, Jac(|uard loom used in America for the manufacture of 
what is now known as ingrain carpet. These looms are in excel- 
lent condition, there being nothing missing or any modern additions 
made to them. 
There is also a model of a Japanese hand loom, such as is 
used to-day for the weaving of silk tapestries. Uncivilized races 
have furnished a few very interesting specimens of their handi- 
work in the construction of looms and the material thereon. 
There is also to be found m this hall a well arranged collection 
o" specimens of ancient textiles embracing many rich designs and 
colorings of brocades, velvets, damasks, and embroideries of 
many combinations, and various specimens of flax, hemp and 
jute and the processes under which these products are treated 
before being placed upon the market in a manufactured state. 
Case 1.— Loom constructed and used on Kentucky frontier 
for the weaving of homespun stuffs. 
Case 2.— Jacquard loom, one of the first used in America for 
the making of ingrain carpets, with an example of the work done 
upon it. 
