1970s Woven in Scotland Scottish Wool Cloth Sample Book 22 fabric swatches

Woven in Scotland : Scottish Wool Cloth Sample Book
 
Published by the Scottish Woollen Publicity Council, undated (but circa late-1970s to 1980s).

Hardcover over plastic comb binding, 19 by 26.5 cm.

60 pages, including twenty-two 14 by 11 cm wool samples. V

Provides a ten-page introduction on the history of the Scottish woollen industry, followed by 22 wool samples, including a description, history, and weave plan for each sample. The swatches include Thornproof Suiting, Bannockburn Suiting, Lightweight Shetland Cloth, Sports Jacketing, Skirt Cloth, Tartan, Ladies' Dress Cloth, Cheviot Overcoating, Ladies' Novelty Tweed, Tie Cloth, etc.

Uncommon.

Condition: very good condition; some marks of previous ownership to inside cover.