A pure German wool of silky brightness, is used for the same purpose as Shetland wool excepting for veils. It is also used instead of silk for embroidering on velvet, as tea cosies, &c.
1877. Andalusian Wool
Andalusian wool is a medium wool, less thick than Berlin wool, is used for cuffs and shawls.
1878. Other kinds of Wool
There are also other names given to wools by the vendors or manufacturers of them: for instance, "The Peacock Wool" and "The Coral Wool" are trade marks, and not particular wools.
1879. Scotch Fingering Wool
Scotch fingering wool is used for knitting stockings and socks, and gentlemen's kilt hose.