The Primary Structures of Fabrics: An Illustrated Classification (Hardcover)

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Irene Emery’s innovative construction of a comprehensive system for describing fabrics was recognized as a classic on its first publication in 1966. Based on years of study of a huge range of fabrics produced by hand or by strictly limited mechanization, its essential strength is its universality. In this monumental work, the structures and the descriptive terms applied to them are clearly presented according to their logical relationships to each other, moving from the simplest to the most complex. The book is divided into three parts: the raw materials of fabric structures (filaments and fabric elements); the fabric structure themselves, whether felted or made from interworked yarns; and structures such as stitches or appliqué.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Irene Emery (1900-1981) was Curator of Technical Studies at the Textile Museum in Washington.
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 341 pages
• Publisher: Whitney Library of Design (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823043940
• ISBN-13: 978-0823043941
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,779,771 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Any college-level arts collection strong in fabric art - as well as many a needlework library - needs this definitive guide, September 15, 2009

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This review is from: The Primary Structures of Fabrics: An Illustrated Classification (Paperback)

Irene Emery's construction of a comprehensive system of terminology for describing fabrics, The Primary Structures of Fabrics, was recognized as a classic on the first publication of The Primary Structures of Fabrics back in 1966. It is based on years of study of fabrics produced both by hand and by machine, and offers a solid survey of the structural makeup of fabrics and their pieces. Any college-level arts collection strong in fabric art - as well as many a needlework library - needs this definitive guide.