Description: PorterMonkey presents ... 18th Century Embroidery Techniques ISBN:1861088086 Author:Marsh, Gail Publisher:Guild of Master Craftsman Release Date:2012-03-01 Seller Category:NEEDLEWORK, TEXTILES, QUILTING Qty Available:1 Condition:Collectible: Very Good Sku: C1398VG061724B8 Notes: Lovely copy, full-color illustrations. Clean, unmarked interior text and photos, no highlighting, underlining or writing. Softcover book is clean and bright, shows light edge, corner, shelf wear. No rips, chips, stains or tears. A collectable book that is currently OOP / NP (Out-Of-Print edition / No Longer in Print ), uncommon, a first edition or hard to find book. 2012. Guild of Master Craftsman. Photos are of actual book you will receive. Ships quickly and with care. Description:--Discover the richness of historical embroidery 18th Century Embroidery Techniques. For the wealthy, the eighteenth century was a period of decadent splendour, and clothing was no exception – sumptuous fabrics were embellished with lavish, ornate embroidery. Gail Marsh, a costume and textiles curator and senior lecturer in fashion and textiles for many years, has delved into archives to research the techniques and tools that embroiderers of the day used to create such bewitching items of clothing. Her in-depth research is presented here in a highly readable and fascinating manner, with relevant quotations from ladies and gentlemen of the period, intricate drawings of costume pieces, annotated with the greatest detail and telling of the stitches, threads and techniques that were used, plus color photographs of the museum-held pieces.--This enthralling book is a must for any student studying embroidery, fashion and textiles, craft persons interested in historical embroidery techniques, creators of historical costumes for stage, collectors of textiles and costumes, plus any needlework enthusiast wanting to extend their knowledge.--18th Century Embroidery Techniques, embroider needlework historical costumes textile Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!
Price: 129.77 USD
Location: Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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Original Language: English
Ex Libris: No
Features: Illustrated
Intended Audience: Adults
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Personalized: No
Inscribed: No
Era: 1800s
Personalize: No
Type: Instruction Book, Guide
Book Title: 18th Century Embroidery Techniques
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: GMC Distribution
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2012
Topic: Needlework / Embroidery, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Design, Crafts & Hobbies
Item Weight: 24.7 Oz
Author: Gail Marsh
Item Length: 10.9 in
Item Width: 8.2 in
Format: Trade Paperback
