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[TEXTILES] The Complete Guide To Crochet & Fancy Knitting by Stephens, Mrs. Ann S. Stephens - 1854
by Stephens, Mrs. Ann S. Stephens
[TEXTILES] The Complete Guide To Crochet & Fancy Knitting
by Stephens, Mrs. Ann S. Stephens
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- Hardcover
New York: Garrett & Co. , 1854. Hardcover. Blue blind-stamped cloth, gilt-stamped title. Good. 117 pages. 12.5 x 19 cm. Containing a complete Dictionary of technical terms and characters used in descriptions of Crochet and Fancy Knitting Patterns. 5 fold-out illustrated plates (missing #2). Introductory chapter explores the history of needlework and the impact this craft has had on women. From the author: "In this work the terms are so clearly explained, that any person who can read, can in a few hours learn to execute the most complicated and difficult patterns in Crochet and Knitting. This work also contains the clearest elementary information and the fullest instructions for every species of Needlework, with new and beautiful edgings and insertions, in addition to the choicest specimens of Ladies' work." Foxing throughout, small tears to fold-out plates. Boards rubbed at edges.
- Bookseller lizzyoung bookseller (US)
- Format/Binding Hardcover
- Book Condition Used - Blue blind-stamped cloth, gilt-stamped title. Good
- Quantity Available 1
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Garrett & Co.
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1854