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100 1 _aMenzies, Sutherland, active 1840-1883
245 1 4 _aThe Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. :
_bIncluding Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-20
508 _aProduced by Julia Miller, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
520 _a"The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages" edited by the Right Honourable The Countess of Wilton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the history, significance, and evolution of needlework through the ages, highlighting its importance across various cultures and social classes. The text emphasizes the artistry and skill involved in needlework, portraying it as a noble pursuit that has been undervalued compared to more aggressive arts like military exploits. The opening portion of the book introduces the premise that needlework has played a vital role in human civilization, from the earliest times to the 19th century. It sets the stage for exploring how this art form has contributed to both personal adornment and cultural expression. The authoress expresses her aspiration to document the rich history of needlework, reflecting on its progression and significance in society. She urges readers to appreciate the beauty and utility of needlework, recognizing it as an essential craft that enriches both domestic life and public celebrations. The introduction is imbued with a sense of reverence for the art and its practitioners, particularly women, whom it honors as integral to the craft’s heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTapestry
653 _aNeedlework
700 1 _aWilton, Mary Margaret Stanley Egerton, Countess of,
_d1801-1858
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31714
999 _c72560
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