Author: Weissman, Judith Reiter and Wendy Lavitt
Title: Labors of Love: America's Textiles and Needlework, 1650-1930
Description: Knopf, 1987. Hardbound. Red cloth with color illustrated dustjacket. 286 pp. 100 bw and 200 color illustrations. Fifteen chapters titled as follows: "Cloth;" "Blankets, Counterpanes, and Bed Ruggs," "Quilts," "White Work," "Coverlets," "Linens in the Home;" "Early Needlework, 1650-1830;" "Berlin Work and Victoriana;" "Rugs;" "Implements of Loving Labor: Needlework Tools and Accessories;" "Knitting, Crochet, and Lace;" "Printed Handkerchiefs, Banners, and Flags;" "American Indian Blankets;" "American Indian Quillwork and Beadwork;" and "Other American Indian Textiles." A fabulous reference with terrific illustrations. VG/VG .

Keywords: American Decorative Arts ; American Needlework ; ; Needlework - American


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