Literary and Artistic Responses to Industrialization

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Literary and Artistic Responses to Industrialization

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This collection provides examples of how 19th-century writers and artists responded to changes brought about by the rise of industrialization. Included is a cover of The Lowell Offering, a literary journal written and published by women who worked in Lowell’s mills from 1840-1845.

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“Lowell Offering” cover, May 1845_lowe-1257 (2).jpg
Lowell Offering, Vol. V, No. 5, May, 1845. p. 97-120. Lowell, Misses Curtis & Farley. Boston, Jordan, Swift & Wiley. Paper covers. Cover graphics depict standing "mill girl" surrounded by trees and vines in black line drawing. Black print. Sewn…
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