| Vintage Feed Sacks: Fabric from the Farm Contributor(s): Miller, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764326112 ISBN-13: 9780764326110 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 2007 Annotation: Over 500 color photographs present colorfully-printed cloth feed and food sacks. Treasured for their fabulous patterns, and for the memories of a simpler time which they evoke, printed cloth sacks have become a hot collectible. Especially appealing to quilters and crafters. Includes price guide. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades - Antiques & Collectibles | Textiles & Costume |
| Dewey: 677.028 |
| LCCN: 2006939317 |
| Series: Schiffer Books |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (1.75 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Feast your eyes on these fascinating fabrics Cherished by America's farmers for years, cloth feed sacks are part of America's rural history and are now entering the marketplace as hot collectibles. Over 500 color photographs illustrate fabulous patterns on beautiful feed, sugar, flour, potato, corn meal, salt, rice, and even bank and lead-shot bags. Also presented are examples of the aprons, tea towels, and bonnets commonly created from these pretty printed textiles. This colorful, entertaining, and useful book shares heartfelt reflections of life in the country and will appeal to quilters, crafters, and those with fond memories of farm life. Includes price guide and helpful hints on starting one's own feed sack collection. |