Project Gutenberg 2015-04-16 Public domain in the USA. 578 Inwards, Harry 23009710 Straw Hats: Their history and manufacture Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Straw Hats: Their History and Manufacture" by Harry Inwards is a detailed exploration of the history, production, and evolution of straw hats, likely written in the early 20th century. The book covers various aspects of the straw hat industry, including the origins of straw headgear, manufacturing techniques, and the influence of fashion on hat styles. It serves as both a historical account and a technical guide for understanding the complexities involved in straw hat production. The opening of the work introduces the rich history behind straw hats, suggesting that the usage of plant materials for head coverings dates back to ancient times, with references to literary works and archaeological findings. Inwards notes that traditional headgear was often made by the common folk and emphasizes the various regional practices and innovations that contributed to the development of straw hats throughout history. He also touches upon notable contributions from specific regions, like Florence and Luton, establishing a foundation for discussing the meticulous processes of weaving and plaiting straws as well as the machines used in modern production. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Hats Straw industries TS Text Category: History - Other Category: Engineering & Technology Category: Fashion 328811 2025-09-19T13:03:19.586500 text/html 307478 2024-10-24T17:16:38 text/html 831091 2025-09-19T13:03:27.280415 application/epub+zip 850788 2025-09-19T13:03:20.969434 application/epub+zip 199695 2025-09-19T13:03:20.293442 application/epub+zip 948692 2025-09-19T13:03:31.493406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 901626 2025-09-19T13:03:26.587448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255376 2022-09-22T06:29:26.952731 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 268189 2025-09-19T13:03:18.493478 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 248254 2024-10-24T17:16:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16219 2025-09-19T13:03:31.652391 application/rdf+xml 18667 2025-09-19T13:03:20.395478 image/jpeg 2283 2025-09-19T13:03:20.343469 image/jpeg 812148 2025-09-19T13:03:19.697476 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog