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The Art Of Needlework From The Earliest Ages: Including Some Notices Of The Ancient Historical Tapestries (1840)

by Mary Margaret Stanley Egerton Wilton
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781104783709
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 416
  • Original Price: USD 36.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 554 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

The Art of Needlework from the Earliest Ages: Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries is a book written by Mary Margaret Stanley Egerton Wilton and published in 1840. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and techniques of needlework, including embroidery, tapestry, and lace-making. The author begins by tracing the origins of needlework back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and explores its development through the Middle Ages and Renaissance. She also provides detailed descriptions of various needlework techniques and materials, including silk, wool, and gold thread. In addition to discussing the practical aspects of needlework, Wilton also examines its cultural and social significance. She highlights the role of needlework in religious ceremonies, courtly life, and domestic settings, and includes several chapters on the historical tapestries of Europe. Overall, The Art of Needlework from the Earliest Ages is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of needlework. Its detailed descriptions of techniques and materials, combined with its insights into the cultural and social contexts of needlework, make it a fascinating read for both scholars and hobbyists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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