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Needle Making (Shire Library)
John G. Rollins
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Description for Needle Making (Shire Library)
Paperback. The materials used in needle making can be traced from the thorns of early man, through hand made wood, bone and steel varieties, to the first machine-made needles in 1851. This book traces the history of needles and needle making, touching upon forces that influenced the development of the materials used, and the skills needed by the craftsmen. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 32 pages, 31ill. BIC Classification: HB; KN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 149 x 4. Weight in Grams: 94. New.
The materials used in needle making can be traced from the thorns of early man, through hand made wood, bone and steel varieties, to the first machine-made needles in 1851. This book traces the history of needles and needle making, touching upon the forces that influenced the development of the materials used, and the skills needed by the craftsmen. The author explores the experiences of the craftsman and their families, and the commercial pressure that moulded their lives.
The materials used in needle making can be traced from the thorns of early man, through hand made wood, bone and steel varieties, to the first machine-made needles in 1851. This book traces the history of needles and needle making, touching upon the forces that influenced the development of the materials used, and the skills needed by the craftsmen. The author explores the experiences of the craftsman and their families, and the commercial pressure that moulded their lives.
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
32
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780852635636
SKU
9780852635636
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
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