The ladies' complete guide to crochet, fancy knitting, and needlework by Stephens
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| Author | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
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| LoC No. | 08023966 |
| Title | The ladies' complete guide to crochet, fancy knitting, and needlework |
| Original Publication | New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1854. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "The Ladies' Complete Guide to Crochet, Fancy Knitting, and Needlework" by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens is a comprehensive needlework manual likely written in the mid-19th century. The guide serves as an instructional resource for women interested in mastering various forms of needlework, such as crochet and knitting, offering detailed patterns and techniques for creating intricate designs and beautiful decorative items. The opening of the guide introduces the historical significance of needlework, particularly the role of women in expressing their creativity through fabric arts during different eras. It explains how these crafts not only served as meaningful outlets for personal expression but also held cultural and social value. The text goes on to discuss the evolution of techniques such as knitting and crochet, emphasizing their importance in both household and artistic contexts. Thus, the beginning effectively sets the stage not only for the practical instructions to come but also for a richer understanding of the craft's history and relevance in women's lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts |
| Subject | Needlework |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73303 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 166 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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