Knit Wit (Knitwear)
Nowadays mostly reserved for scarves and sweaters, knitted wool was once used for everything that needed to be soft and stretchy: a baby's layette, sports clothing, and even bathing suits. Knitwear was more than just a fabric; in the first half of the 20th century, it came to stand for a new wa...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., WPA Film Library. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2013], c2001.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (13 min.) : sd., col. |
| Series: |
Stitch in Time.
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| Summary: |
Nowadays mostly reserved for scarves and sweaters, knitted wool was once used for everything that needed to be soft and stretchy: a baby's layette, sports clothing, and even bathing suits. Knitwear was more than just a fabric; in the first half of the 20th century, it came to stand for a new way of life: more leisure, less formality, and - most of all - comfort. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 09, 2013. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Woolens (3:26) -- Freedom of Movement (1:25) -- Knits for Kids/Knits from Goats (1:01) -- Knits in the Forties (1:36) -- Innovations in Knits (2:14) -- Knits for Comfort (2:41) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Nowadays mostly reserved for scarves and sweaters, knitted wool was once used for everything that needed to be soft and stretchy: a baby's layette, sports clothing, and even bathing suits. Knitwear was more than just a fabric; in the first half of the 20th century, it came to stand for a new way of life: more leisure, less formality, and - most of all - comfort. 6 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (13 min.) : sd., col. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
6 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |