The Dictionary of Needlework

The Dictionary of Needlework by Sophia Frances Anne Caulfeild. Published by Arno Press, New York, NY, 1972. Facsimile Edition. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. Orig owners address label inside front cover. Corners bumped, content excellent. 530 Pgs. ISBN 0405006950. LCCN 72-2139. An Encyclop'dia of Artistic, Plain and Fancy Needlework. Dealing fully with the details of all the stitches employed, the method of working, the materials used, the meaning of technical terms, and, where necessary, tracing the origin and history of the various works described. With over 800 Illustrations. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms by Sophia Frances Anne Caulfeild and church embroidery, lace, and ornamental needlework by Blanche C Saward. A facsimile of the 1882 Edition published in London by L Upcott Gill. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 14021.