From Fireside to Factory (Classic Reprint)

Meta Stern Lilienthal

ISBN 10: 1330495012 / ISBN 13: 9781330495018

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book tells the captivating story of women's departure from their domestic lives and entry into the realm of manufacturing. Through the lens of American history, the author explains how the Industrial Revolution reshaped the role of women in society. It details the industries that women entered, such as spinning, weaving, and dressmaking, and how their labor became an integral part of the nation's economic growth. This fascinating account not only illuminates the challenges and triumphs of women's transition into the workforce, but also the complex social and economic changes that accompanied the rise of modern industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Fireside to Factory (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330495012
• ISBN 13: 9781330495018
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

From fireside to factory: how colonial women helped forge America’s economy Discover how the daily work of colonial women went beyond the home and paved the path to modern industry. This book links households, crafts, and early labor movements to show how women moved from domestic producers to wage earners.

In colonial times, most women ran households that produced many goods the family needed. Their work extended from sewing and textiles to food, clothes, and crafts. The shift to industrial production changed women’s roles, wages, and opportunities, as machines and factories redefined the value of their labor.

The book traces the rise of ready-made clothing, the sewing trades, and the early shoe industry—explaining how social and economic forces turned home workers into city laborers. It also highlights the emergence of labor organizations and the growing push for equality and political rights.

• How early domestic manufacture shaped gender roles and community life


• The transition from home sewing to factory outfits and wage work


• The impact of machinery on women's work and wages


• The rise of labor groups and the fight for suffrage and equality

Ideal for readers interested in American history, women's studies, and the roots of the labor movement.