18th Century Embroidery Techniques
| Author | : Gail Marsh |
| Publisher | : GMC Publications |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1861088086 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781861088086 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (086 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis 18th Century Embroidery Techniques by : Gail Marsh
Download or read book 18th Century Embroidery Techniques written by Gail Marsh and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with intricate drawings, color photos, and excerpts from 18th-century writings, this enthralling book is your passport to a bygone age. Fashion and textiles lecturer Gail Marsh offers insights into the lives of 18th-century embroiderers; their equipment, stitches, and threads; and techniques such as working with metal thread and spangles, silk embroidery, tambour, and the forgotten arts of Hollie Point and knotting. A must-have for historical costume creators, collectors, and needlework enthusiasts.
