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Book Title: Southern Tufts : the Regional Origins and National Craze for Chenille Fashion
Item Length: 9in
Item Width: 7in
Author: Ashley Callahan
Original Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Textile & Costume, Decorating, Textiles & Costume, Fashion & Accessories, Industries / Fashion & Textile Industry, Fashion & Style
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Publication Year: 2015
Genre: Design, Self-Help, Antiques & Collectibles, House & Home, Business & Economics
Item Weight: 0 Oz
Number of Pages: 248 Pages
