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This video lecture explores the history of textile manufacturing in the USA to provide context for understanding modern tariffs and their impact on yarn and fiber arts communities. Journey through Colonial America's textile production, the industrial revolution, the Labor Movement's struggles, and the factors that led to manufacturing leaving the United States. Learn about significant historical events including the Bread and Roses Strike of 1912, child labor practices documented in the National Child Labor Committee Collection, the Lowell Mill Girls' experiences, and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. The presentation includes recommendations for books, documentaries, and American mills to support, offering a comprehensive foundation for understanding how historical textile production shapes current economic policies and affects fiber artists today.
