Name/Title
Early American weaving and dyeing : the domestic manufacturer’s assistant and family directory in the arts of weaving and dyeingEntry/Object ID
TT848.B73.1977Description
This landmark work is a practical and historical guide to hand-weaving patterns and dye recipes. It revolutionized 19th-century practices by revealing closely held trade secrets to home weavers and dyers, and giving recipes the home craftsman could use. While not intended for the beginner, this book is a great source of early weaving crafts and authentic dye recipes for craftsmen who know the fundamentals of weaving and dyeing. Of greatest value, perhaps, are the 35 weaving crafts with their instructions. Included are Bird Eyes, Herring Bone, Eight Shaft Coverlet, Diamond Coverlet, Plain Block Carpet, Damask Diaper, Curtain Diaper, and more. Then come dye recipes and methods for dyeing cotton and wool, all using natural dyes. Also included are tables and calculations for the size and amount of yarn required for various projects, a description of dye-woods and drugs, recipes for varnishes and satins, and more.Collection
Glee Krueger CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
dyes and dyeing--cotton, dyes and dyeing--textile fibers, dyes and dyeing--wool, hand weaving--united states, weaving--patternsBook Details
Author
J. Bronson, R. BronsonPublisher
Dover PublicationsDate Published
1977Call No.
TT848.B73.1977ISBN
486234401, 9780486234403LCCN
76026289Notes
Length: 204General Notes
Note
Originally published in 1817 under the title "The domestic manufacturer’s assistant and family directory in the arts of weaving and dyeing."