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The Age of Homespun

Objects and Stories in the Creation of an American Myth

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Through the lens of fourteen domestic items from preindustrial America, the book reveals the hidden narratives behind everyday objects like a linen tablecloth and an unfinished sock. Award-winning historian Laurel Thatcher Ulrich uncovers how these seemingly mundane artifacts provide deep insights into the lives and experiences of people from the past, illustrating the significance of domesticity in shaping history.

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The Age of Homespun, Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

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