Boilermaker's felt
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Description
A thick mat of wool or hair used in the 19th century as insulation for steam pipes and boilers (Bucher 1996).
Synonyms and Related Terms
boiler felt
Additional Information
W. Bucher, Dictionary of Building Preservation, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1996.
Authority
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996