European Women and Preindustrial Craft

Book Overview

Examines key 18th and 19th-century industries, including spinning, weaving, calico painting, and the lingerie trade. This volume shows how women adopted or rejected new technology in various situations, helping maintain social peace during profound economic dislocation.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253327555
• ISBN13: 9780253327550
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.8" x 6.5"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher