Nineteenth Century Lancashire Woven Cottons. Studies in the role of the designer in the production process
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- Author(s) Munby, Jenepher Z
- Publication type Dissertation, PhD
- Year published 1986
- Publisher Manchester Polytechnic
- Place Published Manchester
Topics:
- Name Design issues
- Name Production of goods & services - methods & organisation
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Library:
- Name Manchester Metropolitan University Library
- City Manchester
- County Greater Manchester
- Country England
- Postcode M15 6BH
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Notes:
Charts the changing role of the designer from the input of the handloom weavers, to pattern making via powerloom weaving, to design education, to establishment of independent design businesses; etc. Influence on design from structural change in the industry, influence of merchant knowledge on design, etc