Investigation of Silk from Edsen-Gol and Lop-Nor and a Survey of Wool and Vegetable Materials. This is a reprint of the second volume of Vivi Sylwan's important detailed scientific examination of early Han Dynasty textiles recovered during the Sino-Swedish Expedition to the North-Western provinces of China led by Dr Sven Hedin, which was first published in 1949 in Stockholm. Chapter titles include Description and History of the Locations Explored, Wool and Vegetable Materials, Textures and Techniques, Silk Crepe and Gauze, Figured Silk Damasks, Colours, Dyes and Dyeing. With 27 plates, 105 figures and maps.