The Shuttle-Craft Book On American Hand-Weaving by Mary Meigs Atwater
This antiquarian book contains a detailed treatise on American hand-weaving, being an account of the rise, development, eclipse, and modern revival of a national popular art together with information of interest and value to collectors, technical notes for the use of weaver, and a large collection of historical patterns. This comprehensive yet accessible guide will be of considerable value to those with an interest in weaving and its history, and it would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: Origins and Development, The Scope of this Book, Beginner's Problems, Design of the Fabric, Choice of Pattern and Color, Setting up the Loom, The Tie-Up, Weaving, The Plain Weave, The Twill Weave, etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781443776226 |
| ISBN 10 | 144377622X |
| Title | The Shuttle-Craft Book On American Hand-Weaving |
| Author | Mary Meigs Atwater |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Read Books |
| Year published | 2008-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 356 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |