Watson, Kate Heintz. [from old catalog], American school of home economics, Chicago. [from old catalog] · Chicago, American school of home economics · leaf 31
w-as made according tothe materials and the use of common forms that pre-vailed among the tribes. The designs were alwaysconventional and sometimes monotonous. The decora-tion never interfered with its use. The first beautyof the savage woman was uniformity which belongedto the texture and shape of… … FIBERS Both the animal and vegetable kingdoms furnishthe materials for clothing as well as for all the textilesused in the home. The fleece of sheep, the hair of thegoat and camel, silk, furs, and skins are the chiefanimal products. The principal vegetable fibers arecotton, flax, ramie, jute, and…
Textile industry and fabrics · Sewing · Dressmaking
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