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GUSN-291023
xv, 568 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Textile fabrics History 18th century.
Textile fabrics History 19th century.
Textile printing History.
Dyes and dyeing History.
Thread History.
Textile industry History.
Greene, Susan W., 1942-
Overview. From Indian chintz to American prints -- From thread to bolt -- Colors. Dyed colors -- Raised mineral colors -- Direct colors -- Colored grounds -- Mechanics. Blocks and rollers -- Plates and cylinders -- Engraving techniques -- Making distinctions -- Appendixes. A. Timeline -- B. Alizarin timeline -- C. British prohibitions -- D. French prohibitions -- E. Price comparisons -- F. Print characteristics -- G. Blue definitions -- H. Green definitions -- I. Chrome-copper greens -- J. Blacks -- K. Basic resist-discharge methods -- Glossary.
xv, 568 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 550-560) and index.
9781606351246 (hardcover)
1606351249 (hardcover)
Stacks TS1767.G74 2014
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