Author: ROCKLAND, MAE SHAFTER
Title: Work of Our Hands: Jewish Needlecraft for Today
Description: New York: The Jewish Publication Society of America, 1973. Hard cover. Ex-Libris; B & W and Color; 7 x 9 1/2"; xiii, 258 pages; Hard cover has green spine with gold lettering. Light rubbing, scuffing and bumping. DJ has light rubbing, bumping, scuffing, plus edge wear and a few closed tears; in a mylar cover. Previous owner's book plate inside front cover. Pages are clean and tight. Pages 114-115 have some discoloration from a newspaper article laid between them. Illustrated with b/w and color pictures. Gives details on how to do many of the stitches needed. Includes projects for home and the synagogue. Appendix, index.. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

Keywords: Needlework; Jewish Crafts; Needle Crafts; Stitchery; Education; Reference; Religion; Textile Art; Textiles; Women/Womens' History Cultural History Education Judaism/Jewish History/Jews Crafts/Needlework/Clothing/Costuming Religion Reference Social History