Prehistoric Textile Fabrics Of The United States, Derived From Impressions On…
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"Prehistoric Textile Fabrics Of The United States, Derived From Impressions On…" by William H. Holmes is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work dives into the topic of textile fabrics used by ancient peoples from the United States, specifically those that can be analyzed through the impressions they left on pottery. It serves as an important contribution to the study of ethnology and archaeology, focusing on the methods
and materials employed in textile production by prehistoric cultures. The book discusses various types of textile fabrics identified through meticulous research and analysis of pottery fragments. Holmes categorizes these fabrics into groups based on their weaving techniques and materials, showcasing a range of ancient textiles from diverse geographic locations across the U.S. He provides detailed illustrations and examinations of the fabrics, emphasizing their roles in both the practical aspects of pottery construction and aesthetic ornamentation. The work highlights the sophistication of textile techniques among prehistoric tribes, illustrating that these early artists used woven materials not only for functionality but also for decorative purposes, enriching our understanding of their cultural practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holmes, William Henry, 1846-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Prehistoric Textile Fabrics Of The United States, Derived From Impressions On Pottery Third Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1881-82, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1884, pages 393-425 |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Carlo Traverso, 1st-hand-history.org, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indian textile fabrics -- North America |
| Subject | Indian pottery -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17370 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17370-2 |
| Release Date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 318 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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