The basket maker by Luther Weston Turner
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"The Basket Maker" by Luther Weston Turner is a manual on the craft of basketry written in the early 20th century. This instructional book serves as a guide for both educators and students interested in learning the fundamental techniques and artistic possibilities of basket weaving. Through its detailed explanations and illustrations, the book emphasizes the educational value of manual training in the arts and crafts, particularly in relation to developing motor skills
and creativity in a historically rich craft. In "The Basket Maker," Turner outlines various methods for constructing baskets, beginning with foundational techniques such as the weaving of mats and progressing to more complex forms like circular and melon-shaped baskets. The book provides step-by-step instructions, accompanied by illustrations to aid in understanding. Throughout, Turner stresses the importance of precision and attention to detail in the crafting process, noting how variations in materials and techniques can influence the aesthetic qualities of the finished product. By blending practical guidance with artistic encouragement, Turner aims to foster a deeper appreciation for basketry as a significant and accessible form of manual art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Turner, Luther Weston, 1872- |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Bailey, Henry Turner, 1865-1931 |
| LoC No. | 09019435 |
| Title | The basket maker |
| Original Publication | Worcester: The Davis Press, 1909. |
| Note | "The chapters of this booklet appeared first as illustrated articles in The School Arts Book, beginning in April 1905." |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TS: Technology: Manufactures |
| Subject | Basket making |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75361 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-75361-4 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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