Analysis of historic textiles reveals a basic desire for fabric decoration using metallic yarns. However, while the appeal of metallic adornment has been historically consistent, metallic yarns have changed greatly in composition and fabrication. This study investigated changes in the production of textile-related metallic wires, powders and yarns dating from 1500 to 1900. / Prior to 1500, fabrication of textile-related metals remained essentially unchanged. Artisans relied solely on manual skills or hand-operated machinery. However, the introduction of the drawplate in 1565 which enabled gold and silver wires to be mechanically produced, marks the beginning of a transformation in this craft. Throughout this period, craftsmen were concerned with producing a viable alternative for pure gold wires and yarns. As a result, changes occurred in machinery, production techniques and composition of the metals. / A variety of analytical methods which have been successfully applied to archaeological studies were reviewed. Based on the relative merits and limitations of each technique, a series of qualitative and quantitative tests were suggested for use in examining textile-related metals. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 41-03, Section: B, page: 0908. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1980.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_74156 |
| Contributors | SCHREIER, BARBARA ARLINE., The Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 108 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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