Micmac Quillwork
Ruth Holmes Whitehead
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Micmac Quillwork
Published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Nova Scotia Museum
Pages
230
ISBN-13
9780919680227
ISBN-10
0919680224
Description
"The Micmac Indian women of Eastern Canada and New England have long been noted for their exquisite work in porcupine quills, particularly their mosaics of quills on birchbark. 'Micmac Quillwork', the first major work on this art form, falls naturally into three sections. The opening chapters are a comprehensive history of the craft, from the period of European contact to the present, tracing the use of quill weaving, embroidery, plaiting, wrapping, and the rise of the technique known as bark-insertion. As bark-insertion was the only type of quillwork to survive into the 19th and 20th centuries, the book's main emphasis is on this variation. Section Two covers materials, construction and ornamentation techniques, with Section Three an exhaustive record of quillwork designs. Comparisons are made to similar motifs in other Micmac media. An appendix discusses known quillwork artists; another deals with the conservation of quillwork. There is an extensive bibliography." - from the dust jacket. Includes over 500 b&w illustrations/pictures (and 32 colour pictures) of quillwork items of the Micmac people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Micmac Quillwork?
This edition of Micmac Quillwork has approximately 230 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 Micmac Quillwork?
For most readers, Micmac Quillwork typically takes between 4h 48m and 3h 12m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 57,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 50m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 57,500 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 Micmac Quillwork?
The estimated word count for Micmac Quillwork is approximately 57,500 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 Micmac Quillwork?
Micmac Quillwork was written by Ruth Holmes Whitehead.
When was Micmac Quillwork published?
The publication date for this specific edition is January 1, 1982. The original work may have been published on a different date.