Wearable Prints, 1760-1860: History, Materials, and Mechanics

Synopsis

Overview. From Indian Chintz To American Prints -- From Thread To Bolt -- Colors. Dyed Colors -- Raised Mineral Colors -- Direct Colors -- Colored Grounds -- Mechanics. Blocks And Rollers -- Plates And Cylinders -- Engraving Techniques -- Making Distinctions -- Appendixes. A. Timeline -- B. Alizarin Timeline -- C. British Prohibitions -- D. French Prohibitions -- E. Price Comparisons -- F. Print Characteristics -- G. Blue Definitions -- H. Green Definitions -- I. Chrome-copper Greens -- J. Blacks -- K. Basic Resist-discharge Methods -- Glossary. Susan W. Greene. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 550-560) And Index.