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Needlework in America: History, Designs, and Techniques
by Bath, Virginia Churchill
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Nr Fine in Good- DJ/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0670505757
- ISBN 13
- 9780670505753
- Seller
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Comfort, Texas, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY: Studio Book/Viking Press, 1979. 1st Ed. Orig owners mailing label blanked out inside front cover. Hardbound. 4to. 128 Pgs.. Nr Fine in Good- DJ/Good. Needlework in America: History, Designs, and Techniques by Virginia Churchill Bath. Published by Studio Book/Viking Press, New York, NY, 1979. 1st Edition. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Orig owners mailing label blanked out inside front cover. 336 Pgs. ISBN 0670505757. LCCN 79-1488. Drawings and photographs by the author. Starting with the quillwork, embroidery, patchwork, and beadwork of the American Indians, the book tells how there arts were influenced by (and in turn influenced) designs introduced by the early settlers. The author traces the history of American needlework from its English, European, and oriental sources through its development under changing conditions of life on a new continent. Drawings & diagrams illustrate step-by-step instructions for various techniques discussed. Also included are dozens of designs and patterns derived from antique pattern books or inspired by the masterworks shown in the photos. A fascinating journey through history, an inspiring treasury of design ideas, and a sound how-to book of needlework instruction. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 22111.
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- Bookseller
- Comfort Kraft
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 22111
- Title
- Needlework in America: History, Designs, and Techniques
- Author
- Bath, Virginia Churchill
- Format/Binding
- Orig owners mailing label blanked out inside front cover. Hardbound. 4to. 128 Pgs.
- Book Condition
- Used - Nr Fine in Good- DJ
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Ed
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0670505757
- ISBN 13
- 9780670505753
- Publisher
- Studio Book/Viking Press
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- History
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Comfort Kraft
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Comfort, Texas
About Comfort Kraft
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We have our own web stores as well as affiliates such as ABE, Biblio, Ebid, Antiqbook.
We have been selling books since 1999 and take pride in our complete descriptions of our books.
We are (slowly) setting up a B&M store on our country property and hope to have it open ASAP.
We will have both books and craft/collectible items in the shop. IN the meantime, please find us online
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