The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work : directions and patterns from the Civil War era / / Florence Hartley

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910157449303321
• Autore: Hartley Florence
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Mineola, New York : , : Dover Publications, , 2016; ©2016
• ISBN: 0-486-81631-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (238 pages) : illustrations
• Classificazione: CRA008000CRA016000CRA048000CRA004000CRA015000CRA025000CRA021000
• Disciplina: 746.4
• Soggetti: Fancy work
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Sommario/riassunto: "This Civil War-era guide to crafting and handwork features 262 engraved patterns, drawn from English, French, and German sources. Directions and patterns for decorating collars, hair ornaments, cushions, purses, and other items encompass several techniques, from beadwork and braiding to crochet, knitting, and many varieties of lace work, and tatting"--