Description: Really nice antique copyright 1904 to 1914 Keystone Stereoscopic Stereoview Cards. All pictures in good condition and lengthy, readable descriptions on back of each card. This lot includes #1 to #25 of the American Silk Industry series (copyright 1914). PLUS, I am including 5-cards from the Japan Silk Industry series (copyright 1904). 30 cards total in this lot! ABSOLUTELY FASCINATING descriptions of the steps involved in the silk making process. Here is the description from two of the Japan Industry Cards:#541 - Tray FULL OF SQURIMING WORMS - The silent toilers who clothe the nation in silk.#544 - Silk Worm Cocoons in their Nest - The silent toilers have finished their spinning and the cocoons are ready for the silk manufacturer. Here is just a sample of some of the process steps:#1 - Opening Bales of Raw Silk as it Arrives from China, Japan and Italy: Photo taken in the Cheney Brothers factory, South Manchester, Conn.#15 - Beaming, Winding Warp from Large Reel on to Loom Beam: After the threads have been reeled on the "Ferris Wheel," ...winding of the warp from the reel to the loom beam.#20 - Ribbon Loom Weaving Tubular Silk Neckties#25 - Printing Cloth: Some silk fabrics not figured in the loom are woven plan and the design printed upon them. Please examine the photos - you will receive exactly what is seen. Cards are in various conditions but similar for the most part.
Price: 69.99 USD
Location: Bonney Lake, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-12T20:25:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Stereoview & Stereoscope
Year of Production: 1914
Theme: Industrial
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original Print
Stereoview Type: Keystone
Color: Black & White
Date of Creation: 1904-1914
Time Period Manufactured: Vintage & Antique (Pre-1940)
Region of Origin: US
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Production Technique: Stereoview
Brand/Publisher: Keystone
Modified Item: No
Subject: Silk Industry
