Scottish Estate Tweeds
Title: Scottish Estate Tweeds
Author: E. P. Harrison
Publisher: Johnstons of Elgin
Date: 1995ISBN: 0952532905
Hardback - 1st Edition with original dustcover. 192pp. Fully illustrated with colour and b/w plates includes 92 pages of colour images of 183 Tweed patterns.
Synopsis
This work was originally conceived in 1995 in anticipation of the upcoming bicentenary of the founding of the the famous family cloth manufacturers Johnstons of Elgin founded in 1797.
The book begins with setting out the social changes that occurred in Scotland during the 18th century in the aftermath of the Jacobite rebellions. It traces the the origins of the various Tweeds and the creation of the House of Johnstons of Elgin in 1797. It discusses the company's expansion from the mid1850's and into the early 20th century and its subsequent development of the use of Cashmere and its links with China.
Importantly half of the book is dedicated to actual size photographic images of the main Estate Tweeds accompanied by full descriptions of the estates they are linked to.
The book finishes with a fully illustrated glossary of spinning and weaving terms.
Condition Notes
This is an extremely well presented copy with an original unclipped dustcover in nearly new condition. The pages are bright and clean throughout.
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