As manufactured goods became more easily available, ladies developed crafts such as needlework, to occupy their increased leisure time. This book illustrates and describes over 200 items used by Victorian and Edwardian ladies in their needlecrafts. It includes needlecases, scissors, tape-measures, thread waxers, pincushions and thimble.
By:
Eleanor Johnson Imprint: Shire Publications Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: Revised edition Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 149mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 108g ISBN:9780747803997 ISBN 10: 0747803994 Series:Shire Library Pages: 40 Publication Date:20 May 2012 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction Needlework and related activities Thimbles and thimble cases Needlecases Pincushions and emery cushions Tapemeasures Thread holders, winders, waxers and reel stands Scissors Miscellaneous accessories Further reading Places to visit
Eleanor Johnson has been interestedin needlework and other handicrafts for most of her life. She is also the author of the Shire book 'Thimbles and Thimble Cases'.
Reviews for Needlework and Embroidery Tools
'A magnum opus of the imagination' Library Journal