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. 230 colour & 20 b/w illustrations
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Acc Art Books
ISBN-13
9781851492534
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95223715
Product Key Features
Book Title
Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries
Author
Nerylla Taunton
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Crafts
Publication Year
1998
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
280mm
Item Width
215mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Nerylla Taunton
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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