Poole: Blandford Press, 1982. xxii, 202pp, illustrated throughout in colour and b/w, glossary, bibliography, index, decorated end-papers. Most of the front flyleaf has been excised. Library stamp with Withdrawn stamp over it on the publications page (no text affected). There are no other library stamps. Four-line ownership stamp on the otherwise blank recto of the rear flyleaf (facing the last page of the index). Page edges lightly soiled. Or cl boards in price-clipped (upper and lower corners of front flap) dust-jacket which has a taped repair at the head of a faded spine. Small white sticker taped to the jacket by the spine foot. This is 'a comprehensive guide to the rich variety of decorative needlework. The background to many forms of needlework is discussed, including ecclesiastical vestments, Tudor and Stuart embroidery, blackwork and stumpwork, crewelwork bed hangings, upholstery covering, samplers, embroidered costues, silk pictures, Berlinwork and modern [1980s] uses'.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to. Ex-Library.

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Seller: Lawrence Jones (AU)
Seller's Inventory #: 015040
Title: Antique Needlework
Author: Synge, Lanto
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Jacket Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0713710071
ISBN 13: 9780713710076
Publisher: Blandford Press
Place of Publication: Poole
Date Published: 1982
Keywords: Needlework History Ecclesiastical Vestments Tudor Stuart Embroidery Blackwork Stumpwork Crewelwork Bed Hangings Upholstery Covering Samplers Silk Pictures Berlinwork Costume Heraldry Furniture Collecting Needlework
Bookseller catalogs: Antiques Collectibles Hobbies; Crafts;

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