Hands to the spindle
Paula Mitchell Marks
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Hands to the spindle
Published
1996
Publisher
Texas A&M University Press
Pages
133
ISBN-10
0890966990
Description
In nineteenth-century Texas women's hands often created the fabrics their families wore, the blankets used to cover their tired bodies, and the textiles that furnished their homes. Through spinning, weaving, dyeing, and knitting of clothing and linens, women displayed their abilities and their dreams of a better future. These day-to-day activities of Texas women spinners and weavers come to life in award-winning author Paula Mitchell Marks's Hands to the Spindle. The hum. Of the spinning wheel and the clatter of the loom provided regular accompaniment to the lives of many Texas women immigrants and their families. Producing much-needed garments and cloth also provided an escape from the worries and isolation of frontier life. One early chronicler, Mary Crownover Rabb, kept her spinning wheel whistling all day and most of the night because the spinning kept her "from hearing the Indians walking around hunting mischief." Through the stories. Of real women and an overview of their textile crafts, Paula Mitchell Marks introduces readers to a functional art rarely practiced in our more hurried times. Photographs of some of their actual handiwork and evocative pen sketches of women at work and the tools and dye plants they used, delicately drawn by artist Walle Conoly, bring the words to life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Hands to the spindle?
This edition of Hands to the spindle has approximately 133 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Hands to the spindle?
For most readers, Hands to the spindle typically takes between 2h 46m and 1h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 33,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 13m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 33,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Hands to the spindle?
The estimated word count for Hands to the spindle is approximately 33,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Hands to the spindle?
Hands to the spindle was written by Paula Mitchell Marks.
When was Hands to the spindle published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.