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The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill, finishing departments 1890-1962

Creator:

Allen, Patricia Gehrman

Abstract:

The Thomas Kay Woolen Mill operated between 1890 and 1962. The mill produced predominately woolen blankets and woolen fabrics for outerwear garments. Mission Mill Museum Association purchased the woolen mill after its closure in order to develop the property as a museum. The purpose of this study was to provide...

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Masters Thesis
Importance of country-of-origin at point of purchase in women's decisions to purchase sweaters

Creator:

Gipson, Kay

Abstract:

The present study examined the influence of country-of- origin on the apparel purchase decision. One-hundred and eighty-one adult female sweater purchasers were surveyed directly following the purchase of a sweater for personal use in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. The sample consisted of 138 department store shoppers and 43 discount...

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Masters Thesis
Marketing practices of textile-related, home-based business owners

Creator:

Duggan, Lynette I.

Abstract:

The present research was an exploratory study which investigated the marketing practices of textile-related, home-based business owners. Questionnaires were mailed to 204 textile-related, home-based businesses throughout the continental United States. The final response rate was 42 percent with 86 useable questionnaires. A five-point semantic differential scale was used to measure...

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Masters Thesis
A chronology of an interior design project emphasizing various graphic communication methods

Creator:

Burton, Kathryn Lee

Abstract:

An interior design project was completed by the researcher on the campus of Oregon State University. The purpose of the project was to participate in, direct and record the design process of an interior design project with an emphasis on the use of graphic communication methods. A chronology detailed the...

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Masters Thesis