To spin a yarn: distaffs: folk art and material culture
Auteur :
Ricker, Michael T.
Éditeur :
Stephen F. Austin State University Press
ISBN :
9781622880133
Date de publication :
6 nov. 2013
Dimensions :
28,4 x 22,3 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
1111 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
During a heyday lasting from the mid 18th century to the early 20th century, distaff production soared. This production was ultimately quashed by the progress of the Industrial Revolution and subsequent availability of ready-made fabric. Distaff use continued, but primarily to honour tradition and create special textiles of cultural and familial importance, rather than make clothes for daily wear.