Synopsis
A pictorial record of American history depicting the nation's political, social and cultural past. There are over 1500 catalog entries (color and black &white) listing the type of textile, country of origin, colors, year of production, and size in inches & centimeters, and includes a photograph and brief description of the object. This is a unique compilation, both to the scholar and general reader will find aspects of American culture, technology, and historic traditions that have vanished.
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Threads of History: Compilation of American History Recorded on Cloth
Published by
Smithsonian Books, City of Washington, 1979
ISBN 10: 0874743265
ISBN 13: 9780874743265
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Hardcover
Seller: Lowry's Books, Three Rivers, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair / with Protective Cover. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Some light rubbing and edgewear, DJ has numerous small chips and tears, some yellowing and creasing. Text has staining on edges, interior has yellowed and binding is shaken. Due to size, this book will require additional shipping outside the U.S. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Seller Inventory # 110623
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Threads of history: Americana recorded on cloth 1775 to the present
Published by
Smithsonian Institution Pres, 1979
ISBN 10: 0874743265
ISBN 13: 9780874743265
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Hardcover
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Very Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. Seller Inventory # SA08I-00099
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THREADS OF HISTORY. Americana Recorded On Cloth 1775 To The Present.
Published by
Smithsonian Institution Press:, 1979
ISBN 10: 0874743265
ISBN 13: 9780874743265
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Hardcover
Seller: PASCALE'S BOOKS, NORTH READING, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine-. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). 566 pages, profusely illustrated in b&w. "This political record of American history depicts the nation's political, social, and cultural past as it had appeared on bandannas and banners, quilts and samplers, penants and broadsides and other textiles. In this unique compilation, both the scholar and general reader will find aspects of America culture, technology, and historic traditions that have vanished." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE- DUST JACKET. Seller Inventory # 035029
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Threads of history: Americana recorded on cloth 1775 to the present
Published by
Smithsonian Institution Pres, 1979
ISBN 10: 0874743265
ISBN 13: 9780874743265
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Hardcover
Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned0874743265
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THREADS OF HISTORY Americana Recorded on Cloth 1775 to the Present
Published by
Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington D. C., 1979
ISBN 10: 0874743265
ISBN 13: 9780874743265
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner personalization inked on FEP. Small closed tears on top and bottom front and rear panels and spine crown. ; 566 pages. Seller Inventory # 325207