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Author Robinson, Harriet Jane Hanson, 1825-1911
Author of introduction, etc. Wright, Carroll D. (Carroll Davidson), 1840-1909
Contributor Larcom, Lucy, 1824-1893
LoC No. c98000383
Title Loom and spindle : or life among the early mill girls with a sketch of "the Lowell offering" and some of its contributors
Original Publication New York: Thomas Y. Crowell & Company, 1898.
Credits Susan E., Fay Dunn and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Loom and Spindle: Or Life Among the Early Mill Girls" by Harriet H. Robinson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers an intimate look into the lives of women who worked in the textile mills at Lowell, Massachusetts during the early years of industrialization. Robinson chronicles the experiences of these women, emphasizing their resilience and the societal shifts that accompanied their entrance into the workforce. At the start of the narrative, the author reflects on the simplicity of life in rural New England prior to the dawn of mechanical industry. She describes how the advent of factories changed traditional roles for women, offering them opportunities for economic independence and education. Through the lens of her own experiences and those of her peers, the opening of this account paints a vivid picture of early mill life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that defined the mill girls' experiences as they transitioned into a new era of labor and social status. The author appeals to both the nostalgia and the critical eye of her readers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the impact these women's lives had on American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
Subject Women textile workers -- Massachusetts -- Lowell -- Biography
Subject Factory system
Subject Lowell offering
Subject Lowell (Mass.) -- Social conditions
Category Text
EBook-No. 72757
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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