The power-looms analyzed and explained, and practical weaving and
fixing; _a_, the Thos. Wood roller loom, for ginghams, shirtings,
cottonades, dress goods, etc.; _b_, the Crompton loom, and _c_, the
Knowles loom, for worsted and woolen fabrics of every description;
single and double beam work.
Double Cloths--Study of the best methods of combining different weaves,
as: Designs backed with weft; designs backed with warp; designs backed
with warp and weft; designs for double cloth, double faced.
Calculation: ascertaining the cost, production, etc., of the different
fabrics.
Analyses of single cloth (fancy), and double cloth fabrics, and
reproduction with various changes, as requested.
The Jacquard Machine Analyzed and Explained; principles of construction
and method of operation of the single lift machine; the various
modifications, such as double lift single cylinder, double lift double
cylinder; “laying out” of comber-boards, and figuring for various
changes in texture; tying-up of harness for single cloth.
The Bridesburg Clipper Loom analyzed and explained, and practical work
on it, with special reference to its use in connection with the double
lift double cylinder Jacquard machine for damask table-covers, etc.
Card-stamping machines (French index) analyzed and explained, and
actual work for single cloth on the machine; explanation of, and
practical work in card-lacing.
Theoretical work; designing paper with reference to the different
textures of single cloth fabrics.
Sketching of designs for single cloth, and transferring sketch to the
[O] designing paper.
Shading of fabrics by the weave.
Analysis of Jacquard work for actual reproduction; also for
reproduction with various (given) changes.
Study of special fabrics, such as dress trimmings, fringes, etc.
Study of processes for textile fabrics before and after weaving.
Instrumental drawing in lettering; drawing plans for machinery, rooms,
mill buildings, etc.
Illustrating processes of weaving.
Illustrating sectional cuts of textile fabrics, etc.
Freehand drawing; sketching for the different textile fabrics on
Jacquard work.
Work in color; lectures (advanced course); practice in the use of color.
_Chemistry._
Theory of Chemistry applicable to the textile art.