Encyclopedia of Textiles by Judith Jerde

Encyclopedia of Textiles by Judith Jerde

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Spanning 5000 years of textile history, this book covers the field from the first practical and decorative use of fabrics to the introduction of modern synthetic materials. Organized in an A to Z format, the work provides information on fabric, fabrication methods, machine processes and more.

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Encyclopedia of Textiles by Judith Jerde

Spanning nearly 5000 years of textile history, this book covers the field from the first practical and decorative use of fabrics to the introduction of modern synthetic materials. Organized in an A to Z format, the work provides information on fabric, fabrication methods, machine processes (felting, weaving) and more. At the same time, the book also covers methods of producing and treating fabrics, such as block printing, calendering and delustering. Biographies of major textile and fabric innovators are also included.
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ISBN 13 9780816021055
ISBN 10 0816021058
Title Encyclopedia of Textiles
Author Judith Jerde
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Facts On File Inc
Year published 1992-04-01
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.