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for the purpose, where they are left for about an hour, till their — 
wings have fallen flat on their bodies. As soon as they have — 
evacuated a red liquor, the 


























































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twenty-five to thirty females 
on each sheet (Fig. 219). 
eae ne == It is here the moths lay 
Pig, 210 See of paper ni tows of oronens pe. their eggs! hay saectaate 
paper, covered with eggs, 
are then hung on wires, at a small distance from the ceiling of 
a room having a northern aspect, which is never warmed. They 
remain thus, exposed to 
all variations of temper- 
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the warm weather. We 
will say a few words to 
bring this subject to an 
end, on the winding of | 
cocoons and the spinning 
of silk. 
The winding of cocoons 
is an operation which at 















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Fig. 219.—Sheets of paper stuck into screens, and inclined first sight appears very 
for the reception of moths. : : aS 
simple, but which is in 
reality a difficult and delicate process. It requires unremitting 
attention, great experience, and a delicacy of touch which can — 
only be found in the fingers of woman, or rather, in the fingers 
of certain women. 
The woman who is spinning, stands before a sort of loom which 
is called tour (Fig. 220). Under her hand is a copper containing 
water, which she heats to the required degree by opening the tap 
of a tube, which brings a current of steam. She plunges the 



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