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18th Century Embroidery Techniques
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- ISBN
- 9781861088086
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
GMC Distribution
ISBN-10
1861088086
ISBN-13
9781861088086
eBay Product ID (ePID)
113267324
Product Key Features
Book Title
18th Century Embroidery Techniques
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Topic
Needlework / Embroidery, Fashion & Accessories, Fashion
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, Crafts & Hobbies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
24.7 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
746.4409033
Synopsis
Discover the richness of historical embroidery 18th Century Embroidery Techniques . For the wealthy, the eighteenth century was a period of decadent splendour, and clothing was no exception - sumptuous fabrics were embellished with lavish, ornate embroidery. Gail Marsh, a costume and textiles curator and senior lecturer in fashion and textiles for many years, has delved into archives to research the techniques and tools that embroiderers of the day used to create such bewitching items of clothing. Her in-depth research is presented here in a highly readable and fascinating manner, with relevant quotations from ladies and gentlemen of the period, intricate drawings of costume pieces, annotated with the greatest detail and telling of the stitches, threads and techniques that were used, plus color photographs of the museum-held pieces. This enthralling book is a must for any student studying embroidery, fashion and textiles, craft persons interested in historical embroidery techniques, creators of historical costumes for stage, collectors of textiles and costumes, plus any needlework enthusiast wanting to extend their knowledge., 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., Discover the richness of historical embroidery 18th Century Embroidery Techniques. For the wealthy, the eighteenth century was a period of decadent splendour, and clothing was no exception - sumptuous fabrics were embellished with lavish, ornate embroidery. Gail Marsh, a costume and textiles curator and senior lecturer in fashion and textiles for many years, has delved into archives to research the techniques and tools that embroiderers of the day used to create such bewitching items of clothing. Her in-depth research is presented here in a highly readable and fascinating manner, with relevant quotations from ladies and gentlemen of the period, intricate drawings of costume pieces, annotated with the greatest detail and telling of the stitches, threads and techniques that were used, plus color photographs of the museum-held pieces. This enthralling book is a must for any student studying embroidery, fashion and textiles, craft persons interested in historical embroidery techniques, creators of historical costumes for stage, collectors of textiles and costumes, plus any needlework enthusiast wanting to extend their knowledge.
LC Classification Number
TT770
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