The Dictionary of Needlework : An Encyclopaedia of Artistic, Plain, and Fancy Needlework [Encyclopedia]

New York: Arno Press, 1972. 8.5" wide by 11" tall. Trade paperback. Very Good+ condition. No store stamp, owner's name or bookplate. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Clean, tight, square, unmarked copy. Flat, uncreased spine. Pages are fresh and crisp, probably never read. With over 800 Illustrations. From the rear cover: "Originally published in 1882 during the Golden Age of Needlework, it was -- and still is -- the 'Bible' for everyone interested in needlework and its many different types and styles. Profusely illustrated with more than 800 clear and detailed diagrams and pictures, it covers all aspects of needlework: stitches, designs, patterns, yarns, string, cords -- the methods and processes of needlework including embroidery, lacework, braiding, macramé, crewel, crochet, and others. Included are complete directions for making such articles as belts, bags, shawls, straps, pillows, tablecloths, pictures -- and mamy, many more… A Partial List of Topics: Alencon Lace * Appliqué * Backing (Facing) * Band Work * Bead Work * Berlin Work (including Bargello) * Braiding * Brocade * Cluny * Couching * Crepe Work * Crewel * Crochet * Cross Stitch * Damask * Darn * Drawn Work * Dressmaking * Embroidery * Feather Work * Fringe * Gossamer * Guipure d'Art * Hemming * Irish Lace * Irish Linen * Knitting * Lace * Macramé * Millinery * Mohair * Netting * Patchwork * Penelope Canvas * Quilting * Raised Embroidery * Samplers * Satin Stitch * Soutache * Braids * Tailor's Buttonholes * Tapestry * Tent Stitch * Warp * Weaving * Worsted Yarns.". Facsimile Reprint of the 1882 original. Oversize Softcover. Original decorated wraps. 530pp.. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.