Ayreshire and Other Whitework

by Margaret Swain

For a generation or more, white on white embroidery, a symbol of purity and elegance, once so desirable, has been neglected by needlewoman and collector alike. The growing importance of antique costume, in the saleroom and among serious students, has aroused interest in the embroidered accessories that were an indispensible part of the whole ensemble. This book gives a concise summary of the various types of white needlework likely to be encountered...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0852635893
• ISBN13: 9780852635896
• Release Date: March 2008
• Publisher: Shire Publications
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.4" x 8.3"