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Twirling Jennies

About Twirling Jennies

The Industrial Revolution in the United States took hold in the 1820s with the founding of Lowell, Massachusetts, a city born of the textile industry. Twirling Jennies takes a look the social dances of that time and place, and of the following hundred years. Along the way, this heavily illustrated book touches on a wide range of topics including social mores, sexual harassment, architecture, immigration, pastimes, and more. The author has lifelong ties with textiles, dancing, and Lowell.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781619910188
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 228
  • Published:
  • September 14, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 216x16x279 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 721 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 12, 2024

Description of Twirling Jennies

The Industrial Revolution in the United States took hold in the 1820s with the founding of Lowell, Massachusetts, a city born of the textile industry. Twirling Jennies takes a look the social dances of that time and place, and of the following hundred years. Along the way, this heavily illustrated book touches on a wide range of topics including social mores, sexual harassment, architecture, immigration, pastimes, and more. The author has lifelong ties with textiles, dancing, and Lowell.

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