In the 19th century, the craft of embroidery became a pastime for
ladies of leisure. This beautiful new book explores the shift from
industry to hobby and how embroidery was crafted and displayed in
the home. Each chapter is packed with a close look at the
techniques that were used, detaileddrawings and unique photographs
of original 19th century embroidered pieces. Interweaved into the
book are snippets of social history, historical facts and quotes
from ladies and gentlemen of the period. This delightful book is a
must for any student studying embroidery, fashion and textiles,
craft persons interested in historical embroidery techniques,
collectors of textiles, plus any needlework enthusiast wanting to
extend their knowledge.
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