Encyclopedia of Needlework, New Edition Revised and Enlarged
by de Dillmont, Therese
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Nr Fine in Good- DJ/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0517631806
- ISBN 13
- 9780517631805
- Seller
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Comfort, Texas, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY: Crescent Books, 1987. Republication. Orig owners address label inside front cover. Bottom spine edge bumped. Hardbound. 8vo. 832 Pgs.. Nr Fine in Good- DJ/Good. Encyclopedia of Needlework, New Edition Revised and Enlarged by Therese De Dillmont. Published by Crescent Books, New York, NY, 1987. Republication. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Orig owners address label inside front cover. Bottom spine edge bumped. 832 Pgs. ISBN 0517631806. DMC Library. Over 100 black and white diagrams and illustrations, 12 color plates. Originally published at the turn of the 19th century, it covers in full detail the whole range of needlework and embroidery. The author stars with plain sewing and then goes on to discuss machine sewing, embroidery on white materials, linen embroidery, embroidery on silk and velvet, gold embroidery, applique work, tapestry, knitting, tatting, macrame, netting, openwork on linen, embroidered laces, needle-made laces, pillow laces, and needlework trimming. There is also advice on washing, stiffening, and pattern modification. The instructions are explicit and complete and are complemented by precise diagrams in black and white that have been specifically drawn for the book. An indispensable guide for amateur and professional alike. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25564.
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- Bookseller
- Comfort Kraft (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25564
- Title
- Encyclopedia of Needlework, New Edition Revised and Enlarged
- Author
- de Dillmont, Therese
- Format/Binding
- Orig owners address label inside front cover. Bottom spine edge bumped. Hardbound. 8vo. 832 Pgs.
- Book Condition
- Used - Nr Fine in Good- DJ
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Republication
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0517631806
- ISBN 13
- 9780517631805
- Publisher
- Crescent Books
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1987
- Keywords
- Encyclopedias, Reference
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Comfort Kraft
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Comfort, Texas
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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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