Encyclopedia of needlework wikisource, the free online. Amazingly thorough and fullyillustrated book on anything to do with needlework. Click on the thumbnail for larger image and more information about the work. I have a copy of the encyclopedia of needlework by therese. The chapters are sewing, mending, single and cut open work, net and damask stitches. The classic resource on a wide variety of needle arts. I recently pulled it for instructions on repairing a knitted item.
The encyclopedia of needlework is a classic reference covering all aspects of needlework. Investigating swiss mennonite ancestry catherine bloomquist st. Encyclopedia of needleworkpreface wikisource, the free. Dillmonts encyclopedia of needlework 1886 has been translated into 17. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. We sell both scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all subjects. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page information wikidata. True to its title, this really is an encyclopedia, describing all the different kinds of needlework a woman at the end of the 19th century might need or want to do. The earliest gravestones date back to persons born in the. Dillmonts encyclopedia of needlework 1886 has been translated into 17 languages. She owned a string of shops in european capitals and she was one of the most important pioneers in the international and multicultural enterprise of hobby needlework in the late nineteenth century. The book appears to be in quite reasonable condition but pages and page edges are yellowing. We offer a full money back guarantee and post out the next working day.
Just about every kind of needlework is covered embroidery, sewing, darning, smocking, cutwork, drawn thread, knitting, crochet, tapestry, lacemaking, and many more. Green cloth boards with black titles and decorations. Led by a strengthening conviction of personal faith, richard had strayed from the teachings of the puritan church and was following the teaching of the newly emerging society of friends. This file is gratefully uploaded to the pg collection in honor of distributed. Samuel john carlisle indian school digital resource center. Richard and abigail moved from dorchester to boston in about 1644. Fair, appears to be a rebound exlibrary nedlework, cloth tape on the front lf, rear end page and 2 of the color plates are missing, shaken and leaning, the binding is weak in the center. On the feast of st thereses baptism i take a fleeting occasion to let you know my joy at receiving detailed view. The encyclopedia of needlework is published in english, french, german and italian. Wolfie by janet chenery, marc simont and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Maintained by beverly reppert contributor 46842871. Mary diers historical records and family trees myheritage.
B000rwgux2 good former library copy library stamps and stickers throughout bumping. Publication date 18 usage attributionnoncommercialno derivative works 3. This handsome hardback contains the full text and all 890 illustrations. Encyclopedia of needlework is highly recommended for both novice and seasoned needlework enthusiasts and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. This work was published before january 1, 1925, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. The encyclopedia of needlework is presented here in its entirety. Card from student record cards series, nara, rg75, entry 28, box 5. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needlework such an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needlework has led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that. Genealogy data page 14 pedigree pages for privacy reasons, date of birth and date of marriage for persons believed to still be living are not shown. Card from student information cards series, nara, rg 75, entry 29, box 4. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Careful workers will be able by its help to instruct themselves in every branch of plain and fancy needlework therein described.
Card from student record cards series, nara, rg 75, entry 28, box 2. The term assisi is a modern one, dating from the revival movement in italy in the late 19th century. The bibliography is aimed in particular at the study of the swiss. Published by benediction classics 20110101 2011 isbn 10.
Perhaps the corrections are even less detailed view. See more ideas about crochet books, lace making and crochet. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The absolute want of any comprehensive book on needleworksuch an one as contains both verbal and pictorial descriptions of everything included under the name of needleworkhas led me to put into the serviceable form of an encyclopedia, all the knowledge and experience, which years of unceasing study and practice have enabled me to accumulate on the subject, with the hope that. July 5, 1888 documents compiled here recording information about the death and burial of florence j. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. It is still convenient to use that term, however and i shall do so, lacking definite knowledge of what a 16th century needleworker might have called the technique although voided work or. Card from student information cards series, nara, rg 75, entry 29, box 5. Delia delphine lena phillips bessette 18681911 find. List of pattern books for lace and embroidery in the metropolitan museum of art. It is in english and copies exist in french, italian, spanish and german. The project gutenberg ebook of encyclopedia of needlework. Encyclopedia of needlework 1890 edition open library.
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