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The Accomplished Lady. A History of Genteel Pursuits c.1660-1860.

The Accomplished Lady. A History of Genteel Pursuits c.1660-1860.

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The Accomplished Lady. A History of Genteel Pursuits c.1660-1860.

by RILEY, No�l.:

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0957599293
ISBN 13
9780957599291
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Huddersfield: Oblong, 2017.. 1st edition. "This is a study of the skills and pastimes of upper-class women and the works they produced during a 200 year period. These activities included watercolours, printmaking and embroidery, shell work, rolled and cut paper work, sand painting, wax flower modelling, painting on fabrics and china, feather work, japanning, silhouettes, photography and many others..." Pp.viii/460, profusely illustrated with colour and black & white photos/ illustrations throughout. Grey cloth, dustwrapper. As New/As New.

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Title
The Accomplished Lady. A History of Genteel Pursuits c.1660-1860.
Author
RILEY, No�l.:
Book Condition
Used
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0957599293
ISBN 13
9780957599291
Publisher
Huddersfield: Oblong, 2017.
Keywords
noel riley accomplished lady history genteel pursuits handicraft printmaking embroidery shellwork rolled cut paperwork sand painting wax flower modelling featherwork silhouettes music dancing 46500 9780957599291
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