Thomas, Cyrus, 1825-1910, Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899, Landa, Diego de, 1524-1579 · Washington, Govt. Print. Off. · leaf 198
A STUDY OF THE MANUSCRIPT TROANO. 132 the sides, so as to retain the strips in position. A kind of hand hackle is then used, as shown in Fig-. 31, to slit them to the proper fineness. After some process not given, we next find the material rolled into a ball. The … terial is placed in a vessel or on a stool, while by means of a spatula-sliaped instrument, doubtless of wood, the twisting is carried on. It is probable the implement is used simply to turn the ball, while the person at work gradually moves backward. The idols, while in the process of manufacture,…