 | 1830 - 482 str.
...the straw. The lower parts of the straw are treated in the same manner, and employed in forming mats of an inferior quality. The upper parts, torn off just to the knot, are sorted according to their degree of fineness. This stapling is made with much care, and usually affords straw of three different... | |
 | 1833 - 270 str.
...When a sudden shower comes on, every one is in motion to prevent damage, by gathering up the straw. The lower parts of the straw are treated in the same...three different prices. A quantity of straw worth three-quarters of a paok> (4Jrf.), after having undergone this process, is sold for ten paoli (4s.... | |
 | Thomas Antisell - 1852 - 728 str.
...whiteness. The lower parts of the straw are treated in the same manner, and employed in forming hats of au inferior quality. The upper parts, torn off just to the knot, are sorted according to tlieir degree of fineness. This stapling is made with much care, and usually affords straw of three... | |
 | Perry Fairfax Nursey - 1830 - 508 str.
...the straw. The lower parts of the straw are treated in the same manner, and employed in forming mats of an inferior quality. The upper parts, torn off just to the knot, are sorted according to their degree of fineness. This stapling is made with much care, and usually affords straw of three different... | |
 | 1828 - 484 str.
...the straw. The lower parts of the straw are treated in the same manner, and employed in forming mats of an inferior quality. The upper parts, torn off just to the knot, are sorted according to their degree of fineness. This stapling is made with much care, and usually affords straw of three different... | |
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... being done, it is bleached alternately by the dew and the sunshine. Rain is very injurious to it, and destroys much of its whiteness. When a sudden shower comes on, every one is in motion gathering up the straw. The lower parts of the straw are treated... 