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Wearable Prints, 17601860: History, Materials, And Mechanics
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Wearable Prints Are Not Only A Decorative Art Form But Also The Product Of A Range Of Complex Industrial Processes And An Economically Important Commodity. But When Did Textile Printing Originate, And How Can We Identify The Fabrics, Inks, Dyes, And Printing Processes Used On Surviving Historical Examples? In Wearable Prints, 1760 1860 (Winner Of 5 Awards, See Below), Author Susan Greene Surveys The History Of Wearable Printed Fabrics, Which Reaches Back Into The Earliest Days Of The Discovery Of The Delights Of Selectively Patterned Cloth And Is Firmly Interwoven With The Industrial Revolution. The Bulk Of The Book Is Devoted To The Process Of Printing And Dyeing. Greene Brings Together Evidence From Period Publications And Manuscripts, Extant Period Garments And Quilts, And Scholarship On Eighteenth And Nineteenthcentury Chemistry And Technology. Making The Text Come Alive, Greene Includes Some 1600 Fullcolor Images, Including A Plentiful Array Of Textile Samples.Wearable Prints, 17601860 Is A Convenient Encyclopedic Guide, Written In Plain Language Accessible To Even The Most Casual Reader. Historians, Students, Costumers, Quilters, Designers, Curators, And Collectors Will Find It An Essential Resource.Wearable Prints Has Wonthe Eugene S. Ferguson Prize For 2017 From The Society For The History Of Technology And The Millia Davenport Publication Award For 2015 From The Costume Society Of America.Kent State University Press Has Won The 2015 Prose Award In The Category Of Single Volume/Humanities And Social Sciences For Excellence In Publishingwith Wearable Prints 17601860; Also The 2015 Benjamin Franklin Silver Award In History From The Independent Book Publishers' Association, And The 2014 Indiefab Gold Award In Reference From The Foreword Review.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860'? A: The book focuses on the history, materials, and mechanics of wearable printed fabrics from 1760 to 1860, exploring their origins, production processes, and significance during the Industrial Revolution.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860'? A: The author of the book is Susan W. Greene, who brings extensive research and insights into the history of textile printing.
- Q: How many pages does 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860' have? A: The book contains 568 pages, providing an in-depth look at wearable prints and their historical context.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860' have? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding, making it durable for long-term use and display.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can be found in 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860'? A: The book features approximately 1600 full-color images, including textile samples and historical garments, which enhance the reader's understanding of the subject.
- Q: Is 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860' suitable for casual readers? A: Yes, the book is written in plain language that is accessible to casual readers, while still being a valuable resource for historians, students, and professionals.
- Q: What awards has 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860' received? A: The book has won several awards, including the Eugene S. Ferguson Prize in 2017 and the Millia Davenport Publication Award in 2015.
- Q: When was 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860' published? A: The book was published on January 28, 2014.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860'? A: The book covers topics such as the history of textile printing, the materials and mechanics involved in creating wearable prints, and the impact of these fabrics on society.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Wearable Prints, 1760-1860'? A: Historians, students, costumers, quilters, designers, curators, and collectors will all find this book to be an essential resource in understanding wearable printed fabrics.