The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 23

Samples Flax

Samples Flax.

248 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 1. Flax, as prepared by Natives, for Rope making.
249 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 2. Ditto, Hackled in Preparatory Hackle No 1.
250 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 3. Ditto, ditto, No 2.
251 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 4. Ditto, ditto, ready for Rope making.
252 Davis, John, Otaki. Wellington.—No 5. Ditto, as prepared by Natives, for Outside Covering.
253 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—Mats, first process.
254 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 6. Ditto, second process, Stained by Hinau Bark.
255 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 7. Ditto, completed by Immersion in Mud.
256 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 8. Flax, its prepared for Outside Covering, for Rough Hats.
257 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 9. Ditto, Flax as pre pared for Mats, weaving inside, first process.
258 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 10. Ditto, ditto, 2nd ditto.
259 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 11. Ditto, ditto, 3rd ditto.
260 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 12. Ditto, as finished for Weaving.
261 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 13. Flax, as Prepared for making Fishing Lines. 1 Piece Hinau Bark, used in dying flax.
262 Davis, John, Otaki, Wellington.—No 14. Flax, as Prepared for Threads for Mats. 1 Coil Tow, being refuse of Flax from the Hacklers, suitable for mattrasses, stuffing sofas, chairs, &c., &c.