SMITH, Ellen Galusha (1849-1922) - [Needlecraft] How to Shade Embroidered Flowers and Leaves: So As to Produce Natural and Artistic Effects. Also Studies in Conventional Designs As Adapted to Needle-Work

Chicago, Art Embroidery Publishing Company, 1889. First Edition. Pictorial Boards. First (and only) Printing, with 1889 on front cover but 1888 on title page. Demy 8vo (225 x 170): 127,[1]pp, with eight full-page tissue-guarded colored lithographs and many engraved patterns, printed on heavy stock. Publisher's black linen spine over grey beige pictorial boards (autumn leaves) lettered in black. Slight color loss to cloth spine, boards lightly toned and rubbed, but an excellent example, tightly bound and clean throughout. Not in Bennett or Reese. Ellen Galusha Smith and her husband, William, lived in one of Peoria's most historic houses, with gardens designed by Orson Galusha, Ellen's father (Orson Galusha was one of the first nursery men to bring to Illinois the scientific knowledge of nursery culture, which deeply influenced Ellen's art; see Illinois Women Artists Project online.) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.). Near Fine+ .

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