Shropshire Wool

Shropshire Wool
SHROPSHIRE WOOL
Wool obtained from the sheep of this name in England and Australia. It is fine, strong and lustrous, of superior quality and spinning qualities. The average weight is about 6-lb. per fleece. The breed is a larger and hardier one than most of the British sheep. Staple about 41/2-in. and spins 46's to 50's quality.

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