The Irish Literary & Historical Society Presents
Irish People, Irish Linen
with author, Kathleen Curtis WIlson
- When
- Sun May 20, 2012
- Where
- United Irish Cultural Center
- Time
- 4pm to 6m
- Cost
- $5
- Tags
- Arts, Literary Arts, Literary Arts Lectures
Description
The Irish Literary & Historical Society is pleased to present as guest speaker Kathleen Wilson at our meeting on Sunday May 20th, at 4:00PM. Ms. Wilson will speak about her book Irish People, Irish Linen - the story of the craft, industry, and traditions of the Irish linen trade. The story of Irish linen is a story of the Irish people. Many thousands of men and women made Irish linen a global product and an international brand. Into this cultural history Wilson weaves personal narratives and the words and songs of individual spinners, factory workers, and out-workers like Sarah McCabe, who created fabulous linen lace. The book has garnered high praise, with one scholar proclaiming “Kathleen Curtis Wilson eloquently describes the saga in her beautifully illustrated book on linen, the queen of fabrics.”More Info
- Link
- http://www.ILHSsf.org
- Call
- 650-235-6862
- Contact Form (account required)
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