Mohair, the fleece of the Angora goat. It is largely used in the manufacture of light-weight dress goods, which are characterized by their lustre. In pile fabrics, as plushes, velvets, astrakhans, etc., of a plain or figured denomination, mohair is often used for the “pile-warp,” whereas the ground or body of the fabric is made of cotton.
Neck-cord, the cord combining leash and hook,[9]
Needle, a part of the Jacquard machine,[9], [10], [14]
Needle-board, a part of the Jacquard machine,[17]
Open Harness, tie-up,[23]
Outlining in Squares, methods and rules for,[113-115]
Pattern-cylinder, a part of the Repeating machine,[94-96]
Perforated Bottom-board, a part of the Jacquard machine; through this board the neck-cords are passed, combining the hooks to the leash,[12]
Petty-point Tie-up,[51]
Piano Card-stamping Machine, operated by belt power,[91]