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.
By taking a stiff pasteboard drum or roll, about four feet long and twelve inches in diameter, and pinning tightly and smoothly around it bright colored plush or velvet; and then by standing six or eight of these in contrasting colors toward the rear of window, with the tops inclining toward the back (for which purpose a flat, inclining platform, should be provided); then by puffing between each of the drums dress goods of harmonizing color so that each drum is entirely surrounded, a very pleasing effect is obtained. A card of bright buttons, or a strip of silver or gilt braid, if laid uniformly on each drum will form an effective finish to the design.
 
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