=ALPAC'A.= A species of Llama, popularly known as the PERUVIAN SHEEP, an
animal intermediate between the camel and sheep, having long silky hair,
nearly as fine as that of the Cashmere goat. It was introduced to the
British manufacturers in 1834, when only 5700 lbs. of it was imported; but
it soon became an important article of commerce, the quantity imported
having gradually risen to above 2-1/4 millions of lbs. in 1853; whilst
the price has risen from about 9d. to 2s. 7d. the lb., in the same time.
The name is also given to fabrics woven from the wool of this animal; and
to others in fine wool, made in imitation of them. The gigantic factory,
&c., erected at Saltaire, Yorkshire, in 1852, for this manufacture, covers
about 12 acres of land. See LLAMA.
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