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Silk Art Embroidery: A Woman's History of Ornament & Empowerment | 
 enlarge | Author: Donna Cardwell
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Category: Book
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 137130
Media: Paperback
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7
ISBN: 0764329065
Dewey Decimal Number: 677
EAN: 9780764329067
ASIN: 0764329065
Publication Date: June 28, 2008
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Product Description
Learn the fascinating history of a distinct style of needlework fashionable in Victorian America from approximately 1877 to 1912. Read how it began, learn the techniques used to create it, and gain detailed information to identify it. This is the compelling story of one woman's ingenuity and steadfast belief that she could make a difference in the lives of women with serious economic need -- the fundamental need for sustenance. Candace Wheeler conceived the idea and saw it succeed beyond her wildest expectations. Embroidering these strikingly beautiful and lifelike silk floral designs became an innovative opportunity for women to earn their own living. Featured is an extraordinary collection of anitque linens embroidered with incredible skill and shown in 383 images, including embroidery books, magazines, and other period items that help explain the story. They demonstrate why art embroidery has become popular with collectors today, apart from its sheer beauty. This awe-inspiring story of noble endeavor and the embroidery style itself is a feast for the senses.
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Silk Art Embroidery by Donna Cardwell August 17, 2008
I spent two days reading and enjoying the wonderful content of this book. Donna Cardwell has gone to great lengths to show every aspect of Silk art embroidery as well as create a charming description for every piece of embroidery she has shown. The close up and colorful pictures are marvelous. Donna has inverviewed the best of the best when it comes to these fine linen techniques. Since I am a virtual "novice" in the world of linens and lace, I will treasure this book as a source for my on-going research and collection. Thank you Donna, for supplying a guidebook and a truely remarkable and fun reading experience that I am sure, will be enjoyed by all who read it. Sincerely, Marjorie Bednarek-White Bear Lake, MN
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