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Frances L. Goodrich’s Coverlet and Counterpane Drafts

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This collection of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century weaving drafts from the Southern Highlands region of Appalachia includes 112 overshot drafts and drawdowns, and 31 drafts and drawdowns for the all-white summertime cotton bedspreads called counterpanes. Colour photos of the original samples are shown side by side with valuable modern translations of the drafts, which enable today's weavers to make them. A vibrant example of our weaving heritage, these drafts were originally gathered in the nine states of the Southern Highlands region between 1892 and 1918 by the legendary Frances L. Goodrich. Handwoven counterpanes and coverlets were important possessions, and often were the only item of beauty in the women's otherwise impoverished living conditions. These are drafts Goodrich carefully collected but did not include in her classic Brown Book. Dozens of vintage photographs of Goodrich, the communities she served, and the women who invented the drafts help bring this part of our American craft heritage to life. AUTHOR: Barbara Miller has been weaving for more than forty years, and has taught weaving for craft schools, guilds, and conferences. Deb Schillo lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and manages the Southern Highland Craft Guild archive and library. 308 colour and b/w images

Author Biography:

Barbara Miller has been weaving for more than forty years, and has taught weaving for craft schools, guilds, and conferences. Deb Schillo lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and manages the Southern Highland Craft Guild archive and library.
Release date NZ
November 28th, 2016
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Illustrations
308 color & b/w images
Pages
176
Dimensions
305x230x20
ISBN-13
9780764352669
Product ID
25178851

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