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The Ladies' Work-Book
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ISBN13: 9781023115292
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 238
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step back in time with The Ladies' Work-Book, a fascinating glimpse into the needlework crafts of the Victorian Era. This meticulously reproduced edition offers a wealth of instructions in a variety of popular pastimes, including knitting, crochet, embroidery, and point-lace. Though its author remains unknown, this book preserves essential techniques and patterns sought after by crafting enthusiasts of the time.
Explore detailed guidance suitable for both beginners and experienced needleworkers. Discover the artistry and skill involved in creating beautiful and intricate designs. The Ladies' Work-Book serves as a valuable resource and a charming historical artifact, offering insight into the leisure activities and artistic expressions of women during the Victorian period. Delve into this timeless guide to master the techniques of embroidery, knitting, crochet, and lace, and connect with a rich tradition of craftsmanship.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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