Cotton Values in Textile Fabrics: A Collection of Cloth Samples, Arranged to Show the Value of Cotton, When Converted Into Various Kinds of Cloth (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Contrasted with this valuation, is shown what the same half million bales would bring if manufactured into goods like the samples, at normal average prices.
The cheapest sample shown is duck, worth fourteen cents per pound. Half a million bales of cotton in this shape would bring thirty-five million dollars, or nearly two and a half times its value in the raw state. The whole crop of the country, say eleven mil lion bales, ii manufactured into this goods and sold at this price, would show a gain over the raw price of over four hundred million dollars, or over five dollars per capitafor all the people of the Continental United States.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of the immense potential of cotton, revealing the vast returns that can be realized by transforming raw cotton into high-end manufactured goods. The author showcases a collection of cotton samples, each representing a distinct level of value derived from various manufacturing processes. The book underscores the gap between the price of raw cotton and the substantial profits that can be achieved by turning it into finished products. By presenting samples ranging from affordable duck to luxurious Swiss embroidery, the author illustrates the dramatic increase in value that can be captured by improving the quality of cotton and refining manufacturing techniques. The author emphasizes that the key to unlocking this potential lies in enhancing the skills of cotton growers and manufacturers. By producing higher-grade cotton and adopting more advanced techniques, communities can reap the economic benefits and secure a brighter future. This book serves as a potent reminder of the transformative power of innovation and the potential for cotton to become a driver of economic prosperity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243094134_0
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