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100 1 _aFitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth
245 1 0 _aJacobean Embroidery: Its Forms and Fillings, Including Late Tudor
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-08-02
508 _aE-text prepared by Stacy Brown, Julie Barkley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEmbroidery
700 1 _aHands, A. F. Morris
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18971
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