Pre-industrial papermaking was a slow and lengthy process. Almost all of the work was done by hand, and the amount of paper produced was small.
Men and women work at the drying loft. After the paper was pressed, the sheets were hung to dry on ropes. |
Pre-industrial papermakingRaw Materials used in Papermaking Traditional Methods of Papermaking Changes in Production Practice
Water was used to power mills and to wash and clean the fibres.
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