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100 1 _aWatson, Kate Heintz
245 1 0 _aTextiles and Clothing
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-19
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman, Karen Dalrymple, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Textiles and Clothing" by Kate Heintz Watson is a comprehensive examination of textile production and fashion, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history and techniques of fabric creation, covering everything from primitive methods of spinning and weaving to modern industrial processes. It aims to educate homemakers, educators, and those interested in the textile arts about the intricacies and significance of clothing and fabric in everyday life. The opening of the book introduces readers to the foundational arts of spinning and weaving, tracing their origins back to primitive societies where they were vital for securing and creating functional items for daily living. It highlights the evolution of these crafts from rudimentary techniques to more sophisticated methods developed over time, emphasizing the role of women in these processes. Watson emphasizes the transformation of fabric-making as it has transitioned from manual labor to automation in modern industry, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the materials, techniques, and cultural significance associated with textiles and clothing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTextile industry
653 _aTextile fabrics
653 _aSewing
653 _aDressmaking
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21534
999 _c62692
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