{"title":"Joy Spanabel Emery","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoy Spanabel Emery explores the rich tapestry of cultural history through the lens of material arts and crafts. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eA History of the Paper Pattern Industry\u003c\/em\u003e, offer insightful perspectives on the evolution of creative practices and their impact on society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in the intersection of art, culture, and historical craftsmanship will find Emery’s writing both engaging and informative. Her detailed research brings to life the stories behind everyday objects and artistic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-paper-pattern-industry-by-joy-spanabel-emery-9781350178021","title":"A History of the Paper Pattern Industry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSewing patterns have been the principal blueprint for making garments in the home for centuries. From their origins in the tailoring manuals of the 16th century to the widely produced pamphlets of the 18th and 19th centuries, through to the full-size packet patterns of today, their history and development have reflected major changes in technology, such as the advent of the sewing machine, retailing and marketing practices, like the fashion periodical, and shifts in social and cultural influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis accessible book explores this history, outlining innovations in patternmaking by the companies who produced patterns and how these reflected the fashions and demands of the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShowcasing beautiful illustrations from original pattern pamphlets, packets, and ads, as well as nine complete patterns from which readers can reproduce vintage garments of different eras, \u003cem\u003eA History of the Paper Pattern Industry\u003c\/em\u003e provides a unique visual guide to homemade fashions as well as an essential exploration of the industry that produced them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455513247980,"sku":"9781350178021","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81YDMqSN9iL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774777014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/joy-spanabel-emery.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}