Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries (Design S.) [Hardcover]

Nerylla Taunton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2006 | Series: Design S.

This is a comprehensive study of needlework tools from the 17th century to the Edwardian era. The format of the book groups the tools into periods and relates them to the style of embroidery fashionable at that time. The heavy silver needlework tools of the 17th century are related to the raised and padded embroidery of that era now known as stumpwork. The more delicate embroidery tools of the Georgian era are grouped together with fine embroideries. Palais Royal sewing boxes and their superb mother-of-pearl contents are illustrated, as are the glorious carved ivory needlework tools that originated from the Dieppe region of France. The Victorian lady chose her sewing box, work table or sewing set from the tremendous range available of which illustrated examples include tortoiseshell, papier mache, Tunbridge ware and Mauchline ware. The Edwardian era was the era of sterling silver and needlework tools of sterling silver were produced in enormous varieties. Many were English in origin but American silversmiths produced a vast variety of distinctive designs.

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About the Author

Nerylla Taunton was acknowledged as a world class dealer with expertise int he filed of antique needlework implements, ladies' fashion accessories, lace and embroidery.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist (December 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1851492534
• ISBN-13: 978-1851492534
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tools, Tools, Tool, March 13, 2009

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J. Hawley "merry reader" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This is a lovely book. The many pictures and descriptions are very helpful in becoming informed about these treasures. The only negative for me is that there were no guidelines regarding value. As a novice I would have benefited by getting a ballpark idea of value when purchasing.Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fun, fun, November 1, 2011

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This review is from: Antique Needlework Tools and Embroideries (Design S.) (Hardcover)

I picked this book up because I am often in antique stores and notice the odd little 'this and thats' but sometimes cannot figure out what the 'this and that' was supposed to do. Well, this book answers those questions quite nicely and the photos are simply beautiful. If you are not an antique shopper to begin with, I suspect that this book will inspire you to get into the car and drive to the nearest antique mall to see if you can located any of these delightful little tresures in real life! Even if you never set foot in an antique store, this book will delight you with the photos and history of needlework tools. Beautiful book and well worth the money.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource!, January 17, 2011

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I kept seeing this book referred to on ebay so I ordered and am really glad I did! The photos and information are priceless for anyone who collects antique sewing tools.