The work of little hands: handicraft instruction books in the collection of the Winterthur Library
| Author(s) | Gallagher, Jennie Noel | |
| Date Accessioned | 2020-08-11T13:47:13Z | |
| Date Available | 2020-08-11T13:47:13Z | |
| Publication Date | 2005 | |
| Abstract | The Winterthur Library maintains a large collection of books illuminating the history of American craftsmanship. A section of this collection includes books dedicated to passing on traditions of crafts to children. First appearing in the late nineteenth century and steadily growing in popularity through the early twentieth century, handicraft books are recognized for providing basic ‘how to’ instruction for crafts, games, and other activities with the intention of entertaining children in their leisure hours. Despite the common acceptance of this simplistic role, turn of the century children's handicraft books were actually complex tools used to instill values during a critical turning point in American history. Using the Winterthur Library collection as material evidence, this thesis argues that children's handicraft books served to pass on the social and cultural ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement and prepared children for future roles in a consumer based society. | en_US |
| Advisor | Eversmann, Pauline K. | |
| Degree | M.A. | |
| Program | University of Delaware, Winterthur Program in Early American Culture | |
| Extent | "Copyrighted materials in this document have not been scanned at the request of the author. They are available for consultation in the author's university library. [Pages] 51 + 52"--Unnumbered page inserted by UMI. | |
| Unique Identifier | 1183397038 | |
| URL | https://udspace.udel.edu/handle/19716/27385 | |
| Publisher | University of Delaware | en_US |
| URI | https://search.proquest.com/docview/305372482?accountid=10457 | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Handicraft for children -- Social aspects | |
| dc.subject.lcsh | Arts and crafts movement | |
| Title | The work of little hands: handicraft instruction books in the collection of the Winterthur Library | en_US |
| Type | Thesis | en_US |