thrown silk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of thrown silk
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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His machinery more than fulfilled his expectations, and enabled him to sell thrown silk at much lower prices than were charged by the Italians.
From Triumphs of Invention and Discovery in Art and Science by J. Hamilton Fyfe
The most distinctive natural product of Italy is silk, and the amount of raw and thrown silk exported is about $57,500,000 annually.
From Up To Date Business Home Study Circle Library Series (Volume II.) by Seymour Eaton
Mr. Warren also exhibited samples of native and foreign cocoons, and of raw and thrown silk, together with the common Cecropia and Bombyx Cynthia, species of silkworms which feed upon oak leaves.
Enough thrown silk was manufactured to supply the trade, and the weaving of silk became a thriving business.
From Men of Invention and Industry by Samuel Smiles
Although the silk manufacture, as we have seen, was introduced into this country by the Huguenot artizans, the price of thrown silk was so great that it interfered very considerably with its progress.
From Men of Invention and Industry by Samuel Smiles
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