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Show HOMESPUN PASSE Woolen homespun whs much worn In tlx; early days of our Republic and play&d a very Important part In keeping the. nation clothed and warm, says I'athlindcr Magazine. I'.ut homespun la practically uiv known now. Today most of our lina wool adapted to the making . of choice woolen and worsted yarns goes Into the different fine-textured goods, such as suiting, dress goods, etc. Medium wools, which are coarser Hum the fine wools, are used principally In the manufacture of woven fabrics of nearly all descriptions, de-scriptions, being especially well adapled for blankets, tweeds and flannels, suitings, and very choice knitting yarns. |