Harriet Colburn Tidball (1909 - 25 June 1969) was an American
weaver who served as the director of the ''Shuttle Craft Guild'' from 1946 to 1957, and from 1960 until her death in 1969. She was the editor of the monthly periodical, ''Shuttle Craft Bulletin''.
Harriet taught weaving at the Montana Division of Rehabilitation of the Blind.
Harriet was the author of ''The Weaver's Book'', and has written many monographs published by the Shuttle Craft Guild. She died in 1969 after a
cerebral hemorrhage
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Life
Tidball was an influential figure in the field of handweaving and textiles especially, known for her contributions to the craft through her writings and educational efforts. She authored numerous books and monographs that served as successive impact to weavers and textile workers. She studied with
Mary Meigs Atwater
Mary Meigs Atwater (February 28, 1878 – September 5, 1956) was an American weaver. She revived handweaving in America by collecting weaving drafts, teaching and writing; ''Handweaver and Craftsman'' called Atwater "the grand dame and grand moth ...
and upon Atwater's retirement in 1946 bought the Shuttle Craft Guild in
Virginia City, Montana
Virginia City is a town in and the county seat of Madison County, Montana, United States. In 1961 the town and the surrounding area were designated a National Historic Landmark District, the Virginia City Historic District. The population was 2 ...
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Her works include ''The Weaver's Book: Fundamentals of Handweaving'', which is considered a seminal text in the field, providing comprehensive coverage of handweaving techniques and principles. Tidball's expertise also extended to specific weaving methods, as seen in her books ''Doubleweave Plain and Patterned'' and ''Weaving Inkle Bands''.
Her book ''The Handloom Weaves'' is an analysis and classification of the most important harness-controlled weaves for the handloom, complete with illustrations and explanations.
Throughout her career, Harriet Tidball was dedicated to exploring and documenting the rich diversity of textile traditions from around the world. Her monograph ''Peru: Textiles Unlimited'' reportedly showcases the vast array of Peruvian textiles, reflecting her interest in cultural textile practices.
Work
:Some of Tidball's work according to
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Shuttle Craft Guild Monograph
* ''Surface Interest: Textiles of Today''
* ''Contemporary Tapestry''
* ''Color and Dyeing''
* ''Contemporary Costume''
Others
* ''Thomas Jackson, Weaver'' (A historical account of the 17th and 18th-century weaver
Thomas Jackson)
* ''Mexican Motifs''
* ''Contemporary Satins''
* ''The Handweaver's Project Book''
See also
*
Mary Meigs Atwater
Mary Meigs Atwater (February 28, 1878 – September 5, 1956) was an American weaver. She revived handweaving in America by collecting weaving drafts, teaching and writing; ''Handweaver and Craftsman'' called Atwater "the grand dame and grand moth ...
References
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1909 births
1969 deaths
American weavers