Download or read book European Women and Preindustrial Craft written by Daryl M. Hafter and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1995-07-22 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines key 18th and 19th-century industries, including spinning, weaving, calico painting, and the lingerie trade. This volume shows how women adopted or rejected new technology in various situations, helping maintain social peace during profound economic dislocation.