Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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GOLD BROCADE, PERSIAN, XVII CENTURY IN THE XVII CENTURY PERSIAN FABRICS REACHED A HIGH DEGREE OF EXCELLENCE ES- PECIALLY IX THE PRODUCTION OF VIVIDLY COLORED SUMPTUOUS BROCADES. DEDICATION lO those men of the Textile Industry who have, through their unselfish ef- forts, lifted the plane of living of the employees of their plants to one of comfort, respectability, and intelli- gence, this, the 1934 Edition of TAPS is dedicated.

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GOLD BROCADE, TURKISH, XVI CENTURY THE RICH AND OUTSTANDING BROCADES OF THE TURKISH WEAVERS ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FINEST FABRICS OF THE LATE MEDIEVAL PERIOD. T H M J. ME theme of the 1934 Taps has been taken from an industry founded by ancients — primitive man. From the earliest beginnings to the middle of the XVII I century the methods of manufacturing textiles exhibited little progress; yet the products of the textile artisans of this period are amazing. The wonderment of the ancient and medieval fabrics is vastly enchanted when the crude methods of fabrication are investigated. The spinners and weavers prior to the mechanical age had little knowledge of machinery; their command of the sciences was slight; their choice of fibres was limited; and their industry was localized. But these technologists possessed wisdom, perseverence, courage, integrity, a keen and true sense of beauty, and a majestic and overpowering handicraft. Their products will go down through the ages a monument to the true arts. During the Industrial Revolution the intricate iron hand, the standardized hand, the soulless hand replaced the dexterous hand of the artist. The textile industry made vast strides in every held; it became concentrated in great cities; it employed millions of people from all corners of the earth; it became the dominating industry of the century — the life blood of nations. Today the magnitude of the textile industry is almost beyond comprehension. It is directly related to, and interdependent upon agriculture, mining, . n . nearly all branches of manufacturing. It employs millions of people comprising many skilled anil unskilled trades. It is the inviting and fascinating held of research for some of the keenest en- gineers, scientists, and artists. It is today one of the most important endeavors of mankind. Through the reproduction in print of several luxurious historic woven fabrics, we hope to remind you of the textile industry ' s enviable record of the past, and bring to mind its imposing position today.

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-.-, J FRENCH WEB AS SOON AS FIGURED WEAVING BECAME WELL ORGANIZED IN FRANCE A SCHOOL OF DE- SIGNERS AROSE WHO ADOPTED A REALISM THAT PREDOMINATED IN FRENCH PATTERNS FROM LOUIS XIV TO THE END OF THE XVIII CENTURY. THROUGHOUT THIS PERIOD FRENCH FIGURED STUFFS SURPASSED THOSE OF OTHER COUNTRIES. O R E W O R D INTO this volume of TAPS our efforts have been directed in attempting a true portrayal of our college scenes, activi- ties, and endeavors. Our reward is complete if, for the present and the golden years to come, we have set forth — in spirit — the story of the Clemson of our times — a college in which great achievement has but aroused an un- quenchable desire for greater progress.