"Investigations of Textile Art in Relation to the Development of Form and Ornament. Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-1885, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1888 (pages 189-252)" by William Henry Holmes, explores the important role that textile art plays in the development of culture and social structures. The author analyzes the influence of textile techniques on form and ornament, revealing their significance in ethnic groups and communities. The book provides an extensive overview of the tools, technologies, and traditions of textile production that contributed to the formation of unique artistic products in various cultures. The work is an important document in the study of textile art and its influence on the society of the 19th century.