02450cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500450014626400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750802090040852013490061753400450196665300200201165300320203165300300206385600430209324165UtSlPG20260610133544.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aWheeler, Candace,d1827-192314aThe Development of Embroidery in America 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-04  aProduced by Constanze Hofmann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"The Development of Embroidery in America" by Candace Wheeler is a historical account written in the early 20th century." The book explores the intricate evolution of embroidery in America, tracing its origins from the earliest days of settlement to the practices and styles that emerged across different cultures within America. With a focus on various techniques such as crewelwork, samplers, and Indian quillwork, it showcases the functional and artistic dimensions of needlework as a vital part of domestic life.  "At the start of the book, the author introduces the historical significance of the needle and its role in shaping domestic life throughout the ages." The opening discusses how embroidery, beginning with Eve in the Garden of Eden, has been woven into the fabric of women's lives and society, illustrating its impact on culture and civilization. Wheeler reflects on the evolution of needlework as influenced by early American settlers, including the influence of Native American techniques, and highlights the artistry involved in capturing beauty from scant resources. The first chapters lay the groundwork for the detailed exploration of distinctive embroidery styles developed by different American communities, setting an engaging tone for a deeper examination of the art form. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBayeux tapestry  aEmbroidery -- United States  aTapestry -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24165