This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Stocking Tarn. Coarse, loosely spun yarn, used exclusively for knitting socks and stockings by country people, or by others whose occupation requires them to be out of doors in the winter time.
 
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