Representing female artistic labour, 1848-1890 : refining work for the middle-class woman /
Zakreski, Patricia.
Aldershot : Ashgate,
c2006.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [189]-212) and index.
Introduction : refining work -- Needlework and creativity in representations of the seamstress -- A  suitable employment for women : the woman artist and the principle of  compatibility -- The difference is great in being known to write and setting up for an authoress : representing the writing woman -- Unceasing industry : work and the female performer.
Middle class women
Sex role in literature.
Work in literature.
Needleworkers
Women artists
Women authors
Actresses
Women