The Embroiderer's Story by Thomasina Beck

The Embroiderer's Story by Thomasina Beck

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Summary

Using historical sources, Beck surveys embroiderers and their work from Elizabethan times to the present day. She discusses their sources of inspiration and design, as well as the changing ways in which they used these in dress and furnishings. The book includes sample motifs and stitch layouts.

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The Embroiderer's Story by Thomasina Beck

Using historical sources, Beck surveys embroiderers and their work from Elizabethan times to the present day. She discusses their sources of inspiration and design, as well as the changing ways in which they used these in dress and furnishings. The book includes sample motifs and stitch layouts.
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ISBN 13 9780715302385
ISBN 10 0715302388
Title The Embroiderer's Story
Author Thomasina Beck
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher David & Charles
Year published 1995-10-28
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.