Loosening cocoon fiber and winding on frames, silk mill, Beyrout, Syria

Combed silk as it appears when coming from the dressing machine. Silk industry (spun silk), South Manchester, Conn., U.S.A.

Dressing machine which practically completes the combimg process. Silk industry (spun silk), South Manchester, Conn., U.S.A.

Doubling machine for winding thread into as many ply as desired. Silk industry (reeled silk throwing), South Manchester, Conn., U.S.A.

Winding thread from skeins on to bobbins. Silk industry (reeled silk throwing), South Manchester, Conn., U.S.A.