{"product_id":"the-ladies-hand-book-of-fancy-and-ornamental-work-directions-and-patterns-from-the-civil-war-era-paperback","title":"The Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work: Directions and Patterns from the Civil War Era - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFlorence Hartley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the techniques behind museum-quality pieces and treasured heirlooms with this guide to antique needlework and handcrafts. Originally published in 1859, \u003ci\u003eThe Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work \u003c\/i\u003eoffers well-illustrated instructions for making the kinds of highly decorated items prized by Victorian homemakers: quilts, doilies, cushions, and ornamental knick-knacks as well as embellishments for collars, hair ornaments, purses, and other items. \u003cbr\u003eMore than 262 engraved patterns, drawn from English, French, and German sources, encompass a tremendous array of handcrafts: applique, bead work, braiding, crochet, embroidery, knitting, knotting, lace-work, netting, patchwork, quilting, tapestry, tatting, and many other techniques. A rich source of authentic patterns, this volume also provides a historic view of the lives of nineteenth-century women in terms of their pastimes and their forms of creative self-expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the techniques behind museum-quality pieces and treasured heirlooms with this guide to antique needlework and handcrafts. Originally published in 1859, \u003ci\u003eThe Ladies' Hand Book of Fancy and Ornamental Work \u003c\/i\u003eoffers well-illustrated instructions for making the kinds of highly decorated items prized by Victorian homemakers: quilts, doilies, cushions, and ornamental knick-knacks as well as embellishments for collars, hair ornaments, purses, and other items. \u003cbr\u003eMore than 262 engraved patterns, drawn from English, French, and German sources, encompass a tremendous array of handcrafts: applique, bead work, braiding, crochet, embroidery, knitting, knotting, lace-work, netting, patchwork, quilting, tapestry, tatting, and many other techniques. A rich source of authentic patterns, this volume also provides a historic view of the lives of nineteenth-century women in terms of their pastimes and their forms of creative self-expression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlorence Hartley is also the author of \u003ci\u003eLadies' Book of Etiquette\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eManual of Politeness: A Hand Book for the Use of Ladies in Polite Society.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 7.2 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 20, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756301386016,"sku":"9780486809113","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c3ed50e190e915a951df03526122708b.webp?v=1780078374","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-ladies-hand-book-of-fancy-and-ornamental-work-directions-and-patterns-from-the-civil-war-era-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}