Brynmawr Experiment, 1928-1940. Quaker values and Arts and Crafts Principles
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- Author(s) Manasseh, Pamela
- Publication type Dissertation, PhD
- Year published 2009
- Pages
- Publisher University of Plymouth
- Place Published Plymouth
Topics:
- Name Faith & ethnicity
- Name Social responsibility, social control & philanthropy
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Library:
- Name Plymouth University Library
- City Plymouth
- County Devon
- Country England
- Postcode PL4 8AA
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Notes:
Traces links between the moral and aesthetic values of Quakerism and of the Arts & Crafts Movement [as espoused by the likes of C R Ashbee and Eric Gill] through analysis of the Brynmawr Experiment which sought to alleviate unemployment distress through the establishment by Quakers of furniture workshops. Chapters include: 'Principles shared by the Religious Society of Friends and the Arts & Crafts Movement'; 'Practical application of the shared principles'; 'Peter Scott, Quaker'; ' C R Ashbee, Eric Gill, Peter Scott and the Arts & Crafts vision'; 'Twentieth century Quaker Arts & Crafts furniture makers'