Originally delivered as a lecture by Edmund Potter (M.P.), this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of calico printing as an art form. Potter delves into the history of calico printing, its various techniques, and the skilled workers who bring these designs to life. Complete with beautiful illustrations, Calico Printing as an Art Manufacture is a must-read for anyone interested in textile arts or the history of printing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.