Author: GROVES, SYLVIA,
Title: The History of Needlework Tools and Accessories. Second Impression [first 1966].
Description: [Feltham], Hamlyn Publ. Group for Country Life Books, 1968. Large 8°. Original publ. cloth. 135pp. Numerous captioned monochrome photo illustrations on 32 plates, illustrating a variety of antique and modern tools, finished products, paintings illustrating application of antique needlework, sewing boxes and tables, etc.,, table of illustrations, index, table of contents. English language detailed historic survey about needlework tools and accessories, decribing, assessing and discussing antique needles and needle-cases, thread and thread-winders, thimbles, accessories, scissors and knives, pins, pincushions and pin-boxes, needlework clamps, sewing caskets, chatelaines, work-boxes, netting, network and needle-made lace, embroidery and cord-making, tambouring and crochet, purse-making, headwork, braid- and mat-weaving, pillow lace, patterns and pattern booksthe practice of parfilage. A rich legacy from the past, still very useful, also of interest for collectors. Very good gop. No dustjacket.

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