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Knitting by the Fireside and on the Hillside: A History of the Shetland Hand Knitting Industry C.1600-1900 by Fryer, Linda G - 1995

by Fryer, Linda G

Knitting by the Fireside and on the Hillside: A History of the Shetland Hand Knitting Industry C.1600-1900 by Fryer, Linda G - 1995

Knitting by the Fireside and on the Hillside: A History of the Shetland Hand Knitting Industry C.1600-1900

by Fryer, Linda G

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Lerwick, Shetland: The Shetland Times Ltd, 1995 The hand knitting industry was an important part of the Shetland economy. The high quality of the Shetland wool and the knitting skills of the island's women made them famous and enabled them to adapt to changing markets from fine laces to fine underwear to Fair Isle knitting. This books presents the history and the economic role with many illustrations of the development. Blue cloth, gilt titling to spine, many black and white illustrations, 201 pages. Green mark to dedication page. Light shelf wear to dust jacket with several light pressure marks. It is now protected in a Brodart cover. For some international orders we will ask you to approve additional shipping charges to cover the cost of tracking and insurance to your country, but no extra charge will apply without your consent. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good -. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
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  • ISBN 10 1898852014
  • ISBN 13 9781898852018
  • Publisher The Shetland Times Ltd
  • Place of Publication Lerwick, Shetland
  • Date Published 1995
  • Keywords Scotland, Shetland, Home Industry, Knitting, Spinning, Textile Arts, Fiber Arts,
  • Size 8vo - over 7¾\" - 9¾\" tall
SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE VOL. 99 NO. 2 APRIL 1998 The Legacy of  Ainsley Hall

SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL MAGAZINE VOL. 99 NO. 2 APRIL 1998 The Legacy of Ainsley Hall

by Fryer, Linda G. , Matthew Mulcahy, Terry W. Lipscomb and Robert M. Calhoon

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Scotland and the Americas, C. 1650- C. 1939: A Documentary Source Book
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Scotland and the Americas, C. 1650- C. 1939: A Documentary Source Book

by Macinnes, Allan I.; Harper, Marjory-Ann D.; Fryer, Linda G. (editors)

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Scotland and the Americas, c.1650-1939 : a documentary source book / edited by Allan I. Macinnes,...

Scotland and the Americas, c.1650-1939 : a documentary source book / edited by Allan I. Macinnes, Marjory-Ann D. Harper & Linda G. Fryer

by Macinnes, Allan I. Harper, Marjory. Fryer, Linda G

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Edinburgh : Scottish History Society, 2002. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in the original publisher's gilt-blocked cloth, edges very slightly toned. Corners sharp with an overall tight, bright and clean impression. Series; Scottish History Society (Series) ; 5th ser., v. 13. Physical description; 312 pages. Subjects; Scottish Americans History. Scotland Emigration and immigration History. United States Emigration and immigration History.
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