Liebig chromo set no. 979 – The History of Weaving (1909)

This series of 6 chromos, all in good condition, offers a rich visual history of textile and fabric production:

1. Large textile market in Venice for fabrics from all nations (1160)

2. Roger of Sicily brings silk from Corinth to Palermo

3. Silk spinning and Jacquard loom

4. Weaving and rug-making among the ancient Greeks

5. Charlemagne receives fabrics and embroidery from the ambassadors of Caliph Harun al-Rashid

6. Spinning and weaving during the time of lake dwellings

A must-have series for collectors interested in textile and cultural history.