Project Gutenberg 2010-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 203 Menzies, Sutherland, active 1840-1883 Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Elizabeth Kathryn Wilton, Mary Margaret Stanley Egerton, Countess of 1801 1858 Egerton, Mary Margaret Stanley, Countess of Wilton The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries Produced by Julia Miller, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages" edited by the Right Honourable The Countess of Wilton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the history, significance, and evolution of needlework through the ages, highlighting its importance across various cultures and social classes. The text emphasizes the artistry and skill involved in needlework, portraying it as a noble pursuit that has been undervalued compared to more aggressive arts like military exploits. The opening portion of the book introduces the premise that needlework has played a vital role in human civilization, from the earliest times to the 19th century. It sets the stage for exploring how this art form has contributed to both personal adornment and cultural expression. The authoress expresses her aspiration to document the rich history of needlework, reflecting on its progression and significance in society. She urges readers to appreciate the beauty and utility of needlework, recognizing it as an essential craft that enriches both domestic life and public celebrations. The introduction is imbued with a sense of reverence for the art and its practitioners, particularly women, whom it honors as integral to the craft’s heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tapestry Needlework TT Text Technology Crafts Browsing: Art & Photography Browsing: Other 807852 807831 2024-09-13T11:31:25.107045 2023-09-14T05:48:12.158516 text/html text/html 838128 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 294637 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 381850 2024-09-13T11:31:43.155985 application/epub+zip 392309 2024-09-13T11:31:29.764021 application/epub+zip 392310 2024-09-13T11:31:27.289041 application/epub+zip 734316 2024-09-13T11:31:51.017386 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764087 2024-09-13T11:31:40.059924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 637490 2022-09-14T14:28:11.633215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 655328 655111 2024-09-13T11:31:22.804059 2023-09-14T05:48:09.990496 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 654758 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 265707 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 654811 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 265175 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21001 2024-09-13T11:31:51.190354 application/rdf+xml 22531 2024-09-13T11:31:27.715982 image/jpeg 4564 2024-09-13T11:31:27.502988 image/jpeg 359235 2024-09-13T11:31:25.173021 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog