Author: DON, SARAH
Title: The Art of Shetland Lace
Description: London: HARLEQUIN MILLS & BOON, 1980. Hardcover. ISBN: 0263064514. B&W Illustrations; 9.8 X 7.6 X 0.6 inches; 117 pages; Hard cover is orange with bronze lettering on spine. Boards have slight rubbing, scuffing. DJ has light rubbing, scuffing; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight; appears as if unused. Illustrated with 2 line diagrams and 40+ photographs. '...on the knitting of the Shetland Islands, the author not only gives an account of the history of the art, but also describes in detail all the stitch patterns and techniques involved in making a garment, with notes on dressing and stretching, basic construction of shawls, scarves a baby's shawl, and a christening dress.....'. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket .

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