Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1580933939 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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. Linda Eaton, Director of Collections and Senior Curator of Textiles, updates the classic with a particular focus on furnishing
. She is the author of Quilts in a Material World, among many publications. McGraw Director of Collections and Senior Curator of Textiles at Winterthur. & Marjorie P. Linda Eaton is the John L
"Five Stars" according to Ms. Barbara Stevens. Great for a costumer's library. This book belongs in every quilt or textile historian's library. quilt history nut Buy this book! Linda Eaton has updated one of the most important textile and quilt history texts ever printed. All the pictures in the book are now in color. Readers no longer have to imagine how the textiles look- they have recently taken photos to show them. New scholarship has been incorporated that adds significantly to our understanding of the. Five Stars Mrs. Sharron M. Stewart Fantastic Book thoroughly recommend it
More of our beloved academic texts should be given this kind of respectful revitalization.” —Selvedge (UK)“Over 600 beautiful color photographs enhance the publication and put a wealth of detail and information at the fingertips of anyone fascinated by textile studies. The catalog of printed textiles that follows the chapters could become in itself and inspiration to designers, costumers, and historians of many stripes. The second half of the book provides a catalogue offering a rich visual banquet of motifs and colors. What a treasure we have in the Winterthur collection.” —Maine Antique Digest“One of those dreamy resources where everything you need for a good handle on the subject is provided but which leaves room for, and ins