University of Leeds Department of Textile Industries (1880-:)
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Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from A.H Cockayne, 13 October 1924
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/30/8
Scope and Contents
Cockayne writes that he is conducting some research into the structure of New Zealand wool, which is arousing interest among local sheep breeders. He asks Ewart to send him some samples of the 27 English wools being experimented with at Leeds and to advise him on some publications dealing with wool fibre. He makes some remarks on his findings so far.
Dates:
13 October 1924
Letter to James Cossar Ewart from Aldred F. Barker, 13 September 1921
Item
Identifier: Coll-14/9/27/5
Scope and Contents
Barker asks Ewart to confirm what he wishes to do with the patterns that have been sent to him. He writes that he is enclosing two samples of cotton in the hope that Ewart might be able to get photomicrographs illustrating the special properties that the cottons possess. He wonders whether they should get photomicrographs for the report on Scotch wools which he wishes to see printed as soon as possible. He reports that Stordy has offered them some Merino rams bred in the Andes which he...
Dates:
13 September 1921
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- Merino sheep 1