Feed sacks : the colourful history of a frugal fabric
(2019)
Nonfiction
Book
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Call Numbers:
MAKERPLACE/REFERENCE/658.823/MCCRAY,L
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PUBLISHED
Calgary, Alberta, Canada : Uppercase Publishing, Inc., [2019]
©2019
©2019
DESCRIPTION
543 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781683560425, 9781927987032, 1927987032, 1683560426, 9781683560425
LANGUAGE
English
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"Feed sacks are the perfect example of a utilitarian product turned into something beautiful. Author Linzee Kull McCray explores the history of the humble feed sack, from a plain burlap or cotton sack to exuberantly patterned and colourful bags that were repurposed into frocks, aprons and quilts by thrifty housewives in the first half of the 20th century. Extensive imagery and at-scale reproductions of these fabrics create an inspiring sourcebook of pattern and colour--and offer a welcome visit to a slower-paced way of life."--Publisher's website