Textiles in America, 1650-1870

Textiles in America, 1650-1870
Author: Florence M. Montgomery
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2007
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9780393732245

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First published in 1984, this remains the definitive study of textiles as they were used in early American homes.

Textile America

Textile America
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1194
Release: 1897
Genre: Textil periodicals
ISBN:

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Textiles of Central and South America

Textiles of Central and South America
Author: Angela Thompson
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2006
Genre: Art
ISBN:

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The rich textile traditions of Central and South America date back to pre-Hispanic Conquest times. This fascinating book looks at both the differences and the similarities between the weaving and textile techniques and traditions of the various Latin American countries, and explores the symbolic meanings of the designs woven into or imprinted onto the cloth. Topics covered include: · Design and production, including the different types of loom and weaving techniques and the various spinning and dyeing methods. · Fibres and threads, yarns and fabric sources. · Manipulated thread crafts, including knitting and crochet, plaiting, knotting and netting, and the Spanish Sol needle-laces. · Embroidery, both hand and machine, as well as the chain-stitch embroidery worked in Peru, the politically inspired embroidery of Arpilleras, and the appliqué pictures of Chile, Peru and Guatemala. · Beadwork, both embroidered and strung. · Finishing, decorative edging and fringing. AUTHOR: For the last twenty years Angela Thompson has travelled the world in search of textiles to add to her collection. Angela has lectured on and tutored a variety of textile subjects in the UK, USA and Australia. She has written numerous articles for embroidery and textile magazines and published a series of textile related books including The Embroiderers' and Quilters' Source Book [2005]. She is a member of the Textile Society, The Spinners & Weavers Guild, The Embroiderers' Guild and The Lace Guild. 200 colour photos

Textile Traditions of Mesoamerica and the Andes

Textile Traditions of Mesoamerica and the Andes
Author: Margot Blum Schevill
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Total Pages: 534
Release: 2010-07-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0292787618

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In this volume, anthropologists, art historians, fiber artists, and technologists come together to explore the meanings, uses, and fabrication of textiles in Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia from Precolumbian times to the present. Originally published in 1991 by Garland Publishing, the book grew out of a 1987 symposium held in conjunction with the exhibit "Costume as Communication: Ethnographic Costumes and Textiles from Middle America and the Central Andes of South America" at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, Brown University.

The Textile American

The Textile American
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 674
Release: 1917
Genre: Textile fabrics
ISBN:

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Isegni Italiani Per Tessuti

Isegni Italiani Per Tessuti
Author: Susan Meller
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 476
Release: 1991
Genre: Textile design
ISBN:

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This book is the catalogue for the largest picture show in the world: the images on printed cloth.

The British Textile Trade in South America in the Nineteenth Century

The British Textile Trade in South America in the Nineteenth Century
Author: Manuel Llorca-Jaña
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 409
Release: 2012-06-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107021294

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Covers British trade with the republics of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay.

Printed Textiles

Printed Textiles
Author: Linda Eaton
Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2014-09-23
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1580933939

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The Winterthur Museum’s richly illustrated history of British and American fabrics made or used from 1700–1850 is a visual reference for designers and a definitive contribution to textile studies. From slipcovers that belonged to George Washington, to bedhangings described by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Delaware’s Winterthur Museum holds some of the finest cotton and linen textiles made or used in America and Britain between 1700 and 1850. One of the fastest growing and potentially most lucrative trades in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, on the forefront of developments in science and engineering, chemistry and technology, the textile industry is a fascinating lens into international trade relations and cultural exchange over nearly two centuries. Printed Textiles is a major update to the classic text published by Winterthur in 1970—a sourcebook compiled by celebrated curator Florence Montgomery that detailed all aspects of the fabrics’ lifespan, from their design and method of manufacture to their use and exchange value. Linda Eaton, Director of Collections and Senior Curator of Textiles, updates the classic with a particular focus on furnishing fabrics—referred to as “furnitures.” Building on research that has come to light since 1970 and benefiting from the technical and scientific expertise of the conservators and scientists at Winterthur, Eaton presents a thorough and sweeping study enriched by the diverse approaches to material culture today. With hundreds of beautifully photographed samples—engagingly contextualized with iconic figures in American history including Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklin—this significant addition to textile scholarship allows for a full appreciation of these fascinating fabrics. Printed Textiles is destined to become an essential reference for interior designers, fashion and textile design students, conservators, collectors, and anyone with an interest in the textile industry.