HOCHBERG, BETTE - Handspindles

Santa Cruz, CA: Bette And Bernard Hochberg, 1980. Revised Edition. Paperback. 0960099042; Saddle-stapled Paper Covers. Very minor wear and soil on the sound binding. Very minor top edge foxing. Contents are almost as new, with no writing or other entries on the text. ; Revised Edition, cprt. 1980. 8-1/2" Tall, 66pp. Drawing-illustrated saddle-stapled Paper Covers. HOUSEHOLD CRAFTS. "This book tells about the many styles of handspindles and how they have been used by people through the ages and around the world. This is also an INSTRUCTION MANUAL which you can use to teach youself or others how to spin yarns from many natural fibres. Although I was trained as an art historian, I have written this book from my viewpoint as a spinner. I hope other spinners will use this as a basis for furher exploring and experimenting in making and using handspindles. " Some Contents: The evolution of spinning; Hand twistng and thigh spinning; The hooked stick; Primitive shaft and whorl spindle; Single cross-arm spindle; Double cross-arm spindle; Bead-whorl spindle; Drop spindle; Navajo spindle; Spinning on a drop spindle; Spinning on a supported spindle; Wool; Carding; Cotton; Linen; Silk; Bibliography. Scores of b/w illustrations - photos, reproductions, drawings.. Very Good .