Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens

Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850

The Winterthur Museumâ€™s richly illustrated history of British and American fabrics made or used from 1700â€“1850 is a visual reference for designers and a definitive contribution to textile studies.
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From slipcovers that belonged to George Washington, to bedhangings described by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Delawareâ€™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.Â
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Printed Textiles is a major update to the classic text published by Winterthur in 1970â€”a sourcebook compiled by celebrated curator Florence Montgomery that detailed all aspects of the fabricsâ€™ 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 fabricsâ€”referred to as â€œfurnitures.â€ 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.
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With hundreds of beautifully photographed samplesâ€”engagingly contextualized with iconic figures in American history including Betsy Ross and Benjamin Franklinâ€”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.Â
Country USA
Brand The Monacelli Press
Manufacturer The Monacelli Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 600
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2014-09-23
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781580933933

Country	USA
Brand	The Monacelli Press
Manufacturer	The Monacelli Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	600
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2014-09-23
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781580933933

Printed Textiles: British and American Cottons and Linens 1700-1850

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