TEXTILES: A HISTORY

Fiona McDonald

Pen & Sword Books Ltd., Barnsley, Great Britain

Year 2011

Pages 381

This is a fascinating and accessible history of textiles, including the key personalities and inventions which revolutionized the industry, together with the East End workshops and the creation of artificial materials such as rayon. The author includes tips on the care and repair of materials and advice on what’s worth collecting and the best materials to wear, as well as safe cleaning, tips on collecting. In addition to a handy glossary of textile terms, there is an A-Z of different textiles, full of interesting facts. A fascinating and often surprising subject area explored at an accessible but informative level.

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