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Adaptations of traditional furniture in the contemporary home : 1959-1969

Creator:: Kwallek, Nancy Panak
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to investigate the revival trends in furniture design during the period 1959-1969, and to understand the relationship of these adaptations to contemporary cultural objectives. An understanding of the design characteristics from the originals to the modern derivatives is useful for those who wish to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: to authentic pieces, and if so, in what way; (3) to recognize the contemporary style; (4) to gain a

Analysis of the fit of women's custom-made pants

Creator:: Porter, Madeline Eleanor
Abstract:: Pants have become a seemingly necessary part of the average American woman's wardrobe and may be worn for nearly every occasion. However, many women have indicated that when conventional methods of construction were used for pants-making, the pants did not conform to their expectation of good fit. Observation showed that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Redacted for Privacy Vera Wells Pants have become a seemingly necessary part of the

Laundering performance of Wurlan finished wool fabrics including soil detection by x-ray fluorescent spectroscopy

Creator:: Borchardt, Marilyn Ruth
Abstract:: The main goals of this study were: (1) to develop a combination of soiling, laundering, and soil detection procedures which would be accurate, reproducible, and relatively rapid; (2) to develop a quantitative method to detect artificial soil on fabrics by X-ray fluorescent spectroscopy; (3) to compare unfinished and Wurlan finished...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: goals of this study were: (1) to develop a combination of soiling, laundering, and soil detection

The relationship of current textiles to the cultural heritage of India

Creator:: Wegner, Stephanie Ann
Abstract:: Textiles are one material aspect of Indian life influenced by the nationalistic movement. They fit into a larger attempt to create a united and singular image of the country. As the creator of a national image, the central government encourages belief in ancient philosophies which hold beauty as a creed....
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: movement. They fit into a larger attempt to create a united and singular image of the country. As the

Maternity dress designs with selected expandable features

Creator:: Furer, Barbara Steinfeld
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to develop some comfortable, expandable maternity garments which were suitable for both home and street wear. These designs were intended to follow the art principles of good design, namely: balance, rhythm, proportion, scale, and emphasis. The first phase in the exploration of maternity designs...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: maternity designs involved a questionnaire which was completed by 68 pregnant women who were patients at

Grooming and clothing capabilites of twenty institutionalized mentally retarded teen-age girls

Creator:: Farnes, Carol Ann
Abstract:: Twenty mentally retarded teen-age girls living at Fairview Hospital and Training Center in Salem, Oregon, were selected to be included in this study. The purpose of the study was to attempt to determine if institutionalized mentally retarded teen-age girls are able to benefit through a class dealing with personal grooming...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: retarded teen -age girls are able to benefit through a class dealing with personal grooming and

Satisfactions and dissatisfactions of college home economics majors in retail career

Creator:: Sampson, Sandra Smith
Abstract:: This thesis is a study of the job satisfaction Home Economics majors experience from their work in junior executive positions in retailing, an investigation of their former expectations and approach to retailing, and an evaluation of certain specific course areas usually included in clothing, textiles, and related course areas in...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: (Major professor) This thesis is a study of the job satisfaction Home Economics majors experience

Clothing behavior related to attitudes toward certain clothing standards, clothing interest, orthodoxy, and conformity

Creator:: Griesman, Kay Stephenson
Abstract:: The purposes of the study were to explore the possibility of relationships existing among clothing behavior, attitudes toward certain clothing standards, interest in clothes, religious orthodoxy, and conformity among a group of Seventh-day Adventist college girls; and to determine whether or not factors of socio-economic level, type of secondary education...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: orthodoxy, and conformity among a group of Seventh -day Adventist college girls; and to determine

The relationship of clothing attitudes of three groups of women to age and level of husband's position

Creator:: Waldemar, Martha Goetz
Abstract:: The purpose of this problem was to compare young, middle-aged, and older women's attitudes concerning clothing, and to see what influence the husband's position and income had on the clothing attitudes of the wife. The problem dealt with five specific aspects of women's dress: (1) appropriate dress, (2) impressing others,...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: for this study was obtained through the use of a ques- tionnaire in a structured interview. The 75

Thermal insulation values of wool and acrylic blankets before and after laundering

Creator:: Rohde, Rosalyn Opal
Abstract:: Twelve Acrilan acrylic, twelve Orlon acrylic, and twelve wool blankets were studied to determine the effect of laundering on thermal insulation value. The thirty-six blankets used in this study were selected and purchased by Florence Petzel for use in the study of the effects of maintenance on wool and acrylic...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: times using a soak wash method. Cutting diagrams were then developed for each blanket section. Seven

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Adaptations of traditional furniture in the contemporary home : 1959-1969

Analysis of the fit of women's custom-made pants

Laundering performance of Wurlan finished wool fabrics including soil detection by x-ray fluorescent spectroscopy

The relationship of current textiles to the cultural heritage of India

Maternity dress designs with selected expandable features

Grooming and clothing capabilites of twenty institutionalized mentally retarded teen-age girls

Satisfactions and dissatisfactions of college home economics majors in retail career

Clothing behavior related to attitudes toward certain clothing standards, clothing interest, orthodoxy, and conformity

The relationship of clothing attitudes of three groups of women to age and level of husband's position

Thermal insulation values of wool and acrylic blankets before and after laundering

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