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Monday 14 July 2014

SOLD Antique Needlework * £12 €25 $85 Including Shipping (Australia & New Zealand $95)

This classic hardback 200 page book of 1982 is in pristine condition.
The book traces needlework from medieval Opus Anglicanum to more recent masterpieces
The book lingers particularly upon the stitched wonders of the 17th century
with illustrations of panels and samplers, in black and white and in colour.
The text is comprehensive and provides many insights into the various arts of embroidery.
Below you can see just some of the samplers - including 2 fine Norfolk school examples.

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