02368cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500700014426400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050801140043152013940054553400450193965300150198470000240199985600430202318971UtSlPG20260610133437.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aFitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth10aJacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings, Including Late Tudor 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-08-02  aE-text prepared by Stacy Brown, Julie Barkley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Jacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings, Including Late Tudor" by Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam and A. F. Morris Hands is a comprehensive guide on the intricate art of Jacobean embroidery, written in the early 20th century. This book offers an in-depth exploration of embroidery techniques, styles, and historical context, focusing on the evolution of designs from the Tudor period through the Jacobean era. It serves as both a scholarly work and a practical manual for enthusiasts interested in the decorative craft of needlework that flourished during this time.  In the book, Fitzwilliam and Hands delve into the rich history and diverse forms of embroidery, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations of various techniques and patterns. Each chapter focuses on different aspects of Jacobean work, including the distinctive uses of stitches like stem stitch and buttonhole stitch, significant pieces from historical houses, and the influence of cultural exchanges on design motifs. The authors not only catalog examples of embroidery but also discuss their symbolic meanings, helping readers appreciate the artistry behind the stitches and the significance of the imagery used. Along with historical insights, the book serves as a reference for modern needleworkers seeking to master or appreciate the beauty of Jacobean embroidery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEmbroidery1 aHands, A. F. Morris40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18971