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Textiles in America, 1650-1870 Hardcover – August 17, 2007

by Florence M. Montgomery (Author), Linda Eaton (Foreword)
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First published in 1984, this remains the definitive study of textiles as they were used in early American homes.

The book offers an overview of textiles in America, based on years of research, that is unmatched in scope. Imported textiles played a central role in the lives of American colonists. The most-imported commodity, and a highly valued one, textiles were used for bedding, bed curtains, clothing, household linens, window curtains, upholstery, and floor covering. This book illustrates samples from collections around the world, as well as drawings and engravings of the time. Its dictionary-style entries depict the myriad household uses for textiles in the period. Drawing on original documents, prints, paintings, commercial records, merchant papers, advertisements, and pattern books, Textiles in America is a comprehensive resource, and a treasure trove of scholarship. 117 color, 255 black & white illustrations
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  1. Print length
    496 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    W. W. Norton & Company
  4. Publication date
    August 17, 2007
  5. Dimensions
    8.8 x 1.6 x 10.3 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    039373224X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0393732245
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A fascinating and thorough account here...A valuable resource for researchers and laypersons. alike (Choice) REVIEW: A comprehensive resource for historians, dealers, interior designers/decorators and vintage enthusiasts. Above all, it's a treasure trove of scholarship. (New England Antiques Journal, Judy Penz Sheluk)

A comprehensive resource for historians, dealers, interior designers/decorators and vintage enthusiasts. Above all, it's a treasure trove of scholarship.

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A comprehensive resource for historians, dealers, interior designers/decorators and vintage enthusiasts. Above all, it's a treasure trove of scholarship.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition (August 17, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039373224X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393732245
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.55 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.8 x 1.6 x 10.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Anna C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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Arrived quickly and in good condition. I always find it fun to get old library books, although it doesn’t look like anyone checked this one out because it looks brand new. Oh well, their loss is my gain as it will make a great present for my husband. Thanks!
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cchildre
5.0 out of 5 stars A standard reference source
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2013
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Best place to find examples of fabrics, plus definitions of historical types of fabrics that were common in the past, but no longer part of everyday knowledge. Things like calimanco and tabby will no longer be a mystery with this book at hand.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018
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Great resource
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Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2015
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Should be in the library of all textile historians and interior decorators
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daniel bisson
5.0 out of 5 stars WELL WRITTEN TOME
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2013
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GREAT GIUDE FOR STUDENTS AND HISTORIANS OF FASHION SHOULD BE IN EVERY DESIGNER'S LIBRARY.WELL WRITTEN TEXTBOOK BUY IT! IT WAS A BARGAIN.
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Jamie
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good fabric research book.
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Tina Jockel
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2014
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quick ship…perfect!
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Weaverlorelei
5.0 out of 5 stars Textile history
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2012
If you are at least interested in the history of fabric in America, this book is well worth the investment. As a weaver, I wish some of the definitions were more complete, giving the exact draft of the various fabrics that we no longer can find
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Fran
5.0 out of 5 stars Textiles in America
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 15, 2013
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What a quite wonderful book for anyone interested in the history of textiles in America - their origins, uses etc. Highly recommended to all students of 18th/early 19th century America.
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