People dipping sheep in the river and shearing them in the field, then washing, beating and combing the wool. Engraving.

Mr. John Spear's report to the Local Government Board upon the so-called "woolsorters' disease" as observed at Bradford and in neighbouring districts in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

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People dipping sheep in the river and shearing them in the field, then washing, beating and combing the wool. Engraving.

Mr. John Spear's report to the Local Government Board upon the so-called "woolsorters' disease" as observed at Bradford and in neighbouring districts in the West Riding of Yorkshire.