Product Description
by A. J. Wace (Author)
"English Domestic Embroidery" is a detailed account of the history and development of embroidery in England from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. This highly-readable account looks in detail at the emergence and subsequent popularity and influence of needlework in England, exploring notable figures, companies, trends, and developments. Profusely illustrated and full of fascinating information, "English Domestic Embroidery" is highly recommend for readers with an interest in the colourful story of English needlework, and it is not to be missed by collectors of related literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on embroidery.
