Cotton, Its Progress from the Field to the Needle: Being a Brief Sketch of the Culture of the Plant, Its Picking, Cleaning, Packing, Shipment, and Manufacture

Published in the mid-19th century, 'Cotton, Its Progress from the Field to the Needle' is an anonymous treatise detailing the cultivation and manufacturing processes of cotton. It explores the entire lifecycle of the cotton plant, from planting in the Southern States to its transformation into sewing-thread, emphasizing technological advancements like the cotton gin. The book highlights the labor involved in picking, ginning, and shipping cotton, as well as the significance of cotton in domestic and commercial life, particularly for women engaged in sewing. It also features insights into the operations of the DICK & SONS company in Glasgow.