The ladies' hand book of fancy and ornamental work
Subtitle: directions and patterns from the Civil War era
By: Florence Hartley
Series: Dover Books on needlework
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780486809113
Subjects: Fancy work
Other titles: Ladies' handbook of fancy and ornamental work
Description: "This Civil War-era guide to crafting and handwork features 262 engraved patterns, drawn from English, French, and German sources. Directions and patterns for decorating collars, hair ornaments, cushions, purses, and other items encompass several techniques, from beadwork and braiding to crochet, knitting, and many varieties of lace work, and tatting"--
Notes: "This Dover edition ... is an unabridged republication of the work originally published by the Keystone Publishing Co., Philadelphis, Pa, in 1889"--Title page verso.