Carol Huber

Carol Huber

1 book

About the Author

Carol Huber is an author whose work explores the intersections of craft, education, and social history. Her research brings careful attention to the material culture of earlier generations, illuminating how needlework and artistic practice can reveal the experiences, ambitions, and communities of young women. Through richly detailed, accessible writing, Huber connects close study of historical objects with broader cultural stories. Her notable work, With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the Connecticut River Valley, 1740–1840, offers readers an engaging look at schoolgirl embroidery and its place in the Connecticut River Valley’s history.

Writing style
scholarly detailed accessible

Books by Carol Huber