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Title: Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries

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Language:        English

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Length:        224 Pages
Weight:        2.7 Pounds
Height:         11.3 Inches
Width:          8.8 Inches
Thickness:    1 Inches



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This is a comprehensive study of needlework tools from the 17th century to the Edwardian era. The format of the book groups the tools into periods and relates them to the style of embroidery fashionable at that time. The heavy silver needlework tools of the 17th century are related to the raised and padded embroidery of that era now known as stumpwork. The more delicate embroidery tools of the Georgian era are grouped together with fine embroideries. Palais Royal sewing boxes and their superb mother-of-pearl contents are illustrated, as are the glorious carved ivory needlework tools that originated from the Dieppe region of France. The Victorian lady chose her sewing box, work table or sewing set from the tremendous range available of which illustrated examples include tortoiseshell, papier mache, Tunbridge ware and Mauchline ware. The Edwardian era was the era of sterling silver and needlework tools of sterling silver were produced in enormous varieties. Many were English in origin but American silversmiths produced a vast variety of distinctive designs.



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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries and it was written by Nerylla Taunton. This edition of Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries is in a Hardcover format. This books publish date is December 2006 and it has a suggested retail price of $49.5. There are 224 pages in the book and it was published by Antique Collectors Club Ltd. The 10 digit ISBN is 1851492534 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9781851492534. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.