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Fig. 1.—RAW SILK. Bombyx mori. Filament of bave, viewed in length. × 110. |
Fig. 2.—RAW SILK. Bombyx mori. Single fibres in transverse section showing each fibre or “bave” as dual cylinder. × 235. |
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Fig. 3.—ARTIFICIAL “SILK.” Lustra-cellulose viscose process, single fibres in transverse section × 235. Normal type—polygon of 5 sides—with concave sides due to contact of the component units of textile filament. |
Fig. 4.—WOOL FIBRES. Australian merino viewed in length, × 235. Surface imbrications—the structural cause of true felting properties. |
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Fig. 5.—FLAX STEM. Linum usitatissimum, tranverse section of stem, × 235, showing bast fibres occupying central zone. |
Fig. 6.—RAMIE. Section of bast region, × 235. Showing bast fibres bundles but only slightly occurring as individuals. |