Textiles - Softcover

Textiles

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Textiles' serves as an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the world of fabrics, covering every stage of production from raw fiber to finished garment. Written by prominent figures in the field of domestic science, Mary Schenck Woolman and Ellen Beers McGowan, this work provides a detailed exploration of the social, economic, and technical aspects of the textile industry. It examines the major natural fibers-including cotton, wool, silk, and linen-while detailing the industrial processes of spinning, weaving, and dyeing.Beyond the mechanics of manufacture, the book addresses the practical needs of the consumer, offering insights into textile testing, microscopic analysis, and the selection of quality materials. By blending historical context with scientific inquiry, 'Textiles' highlights the profound impact of fabric production on global trade and daily life. This work remains a valuable resource for those interested in home economics, industrial history, and textile engineering, offering a fascinating look at the evolution of one of humanity's most vital industries and its transition into the modern era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Artikel-Nr. 9781026036952

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