Name/Title
The Cambridge history of western textilesEntry/Object ID
NK8806.C36Description
This magnificent two-volume study brings together the leading experts on textiles from eight countries, ensuring authoritative coverage of the production and uses of textiles in western societies from the earliest times to the present day. With contributions from archaeologists, economic and social historians, historians of fashion and the history of dress, and museum curators, no other book offers the breadth of coverage of this one, in terms of time period, subject matter, or approach. The book's range and accessibility will ensure that it is a key reference for specialists and non-specialists alike.Lexicon
Search Terms
textile fabrics--europe, textile fabrics--history, textile industry--history, weaving--historyBook Details
Author
David JenkinsPublisher
Cambridge University PressDate Published
2003Call No.
NK8806.C36ISBN
521341078, 9780521341073LCCN
2001052958Notes
Length: 1191
