Ulrich, Laurel.

The age of homespun : objects and stories in the creation of an American myth / Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. - 1st ed. - New York : Knopf :, Distributed by Random House,. 2001. - 501 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. - 974/.03 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [419]-478) and index.

0679445943 0679766448 (pbk.)


Textile fabrics--Social aspects--History--New England--19th century.
Textile crafts--History--New England--19th century.
Weaving--Social aspects--History--New England--19th century.
Clothing and dress--Social aspects--History--New England--19th century.
Material culture--History--New England--19th century.
National characteristics, American.


New England--History--1775-1865.
New England--Social conditions--19th century.
New England--Economic conditions--19th century.

974/.03