| Author |
Martin, Gene Allen |
| Illustrator |
Martin, E. E. |
| Title |
Make your own hats
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Jason Isbell, Julia Miller, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Make Your Own Hats" by Gene Allen Martin is a practical guide on millinery written in the early 20th century. This instructional work is designed for those interested in creating their own hats and covers various techniques, materials, and styles for hat-making. The book offers insights into the artistry of millinery, emphasizing the importance of personal expression through custom hat designs. The opening of the book presents a foreword that introduces the reader to the art of hat-making, stating that it can be mastered by anyone with patience and capability. Martin discusses the significance of understanding individual proportions and preferences, advising readers on specific colors and styles that suit different face shapes and hair colors. The foreword sets the stage for the chapters to follow, emphasizing practicality and creativity, as well as outlining the materials and tools necessary to begin crafting hats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Hats
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| Subject |
Millinery
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19740 |
| Release Date |
Nov 8, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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