TEXTILE MANUFACTURE. The cottage industry of carding, spinning, and weaving wool or flax into cloth in colonial America. Wood engraving, early 19th century
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TEXTILE MANUFACTURE. The cottage industry of carding, spinning, and weaving wool or flax into cloth in colonial America. Wood engraving, early 19th century
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Media ID 7543743
Carding Colony Family Flax Home Home Industry Life Loom Manufacture Spinning Spinning Wheel Weaver Weaving Wool
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This print takes us back to colonial America, offering a glimpse into the cottage industry of textile manufacture. The scene depicts a bustling interior where men, women, and children are engaged in various stages of carding, spinning, and weaving wool or flax into cloth. The wood engraving from the early 19th century beautifully captures the essence of this labor-intensive process. In this humble home setting, we witness the hard work and dedication that went into producing textiles during this era. Men can be seen diligently carding fibers while women skillfully operate spinning wheels or tend to looms with utmost precision. Every member of the family contributes their expertise to ensure the success of this home industry. The image not only showcases the craftsmanship involved but also provides insight into daily life in colonial America. It serves as a reminder that these families relied on their own skills and resources to create essential goods for themselves and their community. As we admire this historical snapshot frozen in time by The Granger Collection, let us appreciate the rich heritage woven within each thread of fabric produced through such painstaking efforts. This print is an ode to those who dedicated their lives to preserving tradition while contributing significantly to American society's growth during its formative years.
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