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TEXTILE COTTAGE INDUSTRY. The cottage industry of carding, spinning, and weaving of wool or flax into cloth in colonial America. Wood engraving, early 19th century
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TEXTILE COTTAGE INDUSTRY. The cottage industry of carding, spinning, and weaving of wool or flax into cloth in colonial America. Wood engraving, early 19th century
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Carding Colonial Industry Colonist Colony Cottage Family Flax Home Industry Life Loom Spinning Spinning Wheel Weaver Weaving Wool
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This print takes us back in time to colonial America, where the textile cottage industry thrived. The image showcases a bustling interior scene of a quaint American family cottage in the 18th century. A group of hardworking individuals can be seen engrossed in various tasks related to carding, spinning, and weaving wool or flax into cloth. The wood engraving, created during the early 19th century, beautifully captures the essence of this home industry that played a crucial role in shaping American life at that time. The colonists diligently operate their spinning wheels and looms while meticulously working with wool and flax fibers. In this snapshot of history, we witness firsthand the dedication and craftsmanship required for these labor-intensive processes. Women play an integral part as skilled weavers within this cottage industry setting. Their expertise is evident as they skillfully manipulate threads on looms to create intricate patterns. This image not only highlights the importance of self-sufficiency but also sheds light on how communities relied on such industries for their clothing needs. It serves as a reminder of simpler times when families worked together under one roof to produce essential textiles for their daily lives. Granger Art on Demand has successfully preserved this significant piece from our past, allowing us to appreciate the rich heritage and ingenuity behind America's textile cottage industry during colonial times.
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