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OldTime Tools & Toys of Needlework,Used
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It was quite fashionable among the ladies of Marie Antoinette's court to employ stilettos and punches for parfilage. They unpicked the gold and silver threads from the richly embroidered material of their gowns and cloaks. A set of bone bobbins was found in England with the Lord's Prayer spirally incised phrase by phrase along each bobbin's length. A clever French inventor designed a pair of scissors with eighteen different uses screwdriver, nail file, cigar cutter, ruler, lid pryer, buttonholder adjuster to name just a few. These and many other artifacts and instruments of sewing, weaving, and spinning are considered from a historical, cultural, and antique collecting point of of view.Gertrude Whiting, Honorary Fellow of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Fellow of the Institute Professional Neuchtelois de Dentelles, describes and illustrates nearly all the paraphernalia, accoutrements, appliances, accessories, and doodads associated with all yarn and thread handicrafts from knitting, embroidery, and dressmaking to warp weaving, batik making, and lace making. Examples of winders, scissors, thimbles, measures, knitting needles, crochet hooks, bodkins, punches, sewing needles, pins, pincushions, hoops, frames, bobbins, shuttles, spinning wheels, and sewing machines are taken from such widely scattered cultures as Java, ancient Egypt, Victorian England, and prerevolutionary Russia. For each artifact, the author gives a history of its invention, an etymology, its age, lore, use, and a variety of literary and artistic sources in which it is mentioned or depicted.This unique work is extremely rich in illustrations, including many photographs of objects from private collections. It will certainly awaken those who take these tools for granted to a new world of possibilities and will spur those who collect them on to new endeavors.
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- Q: What is 'Old-Time Tools & Toys of Needlework' about? A: This book explores historical and cultural artifacts related to sewing, weaving, and spinning, highlighting various tools used from ancient times to the Victorian era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Gertrude Whiting, who is an Honorary Fellow of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was originally published on November 30, 1971, and reprinted on November 2, 2011.
- Q: What kind of illustrations can I expect in this book? A: The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs of artifacts from private collections, enriching the reader's understanding of the tools discussed.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, it provides detailed descriptions and histories of various tools, making it valuable for collectors and enthusiasts of textile arts.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: It contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What topics are covered in this book? A: Topics include the history, use, and cultural significance of tools and accessories used in knitting, embroidery, and other thread-based crafts.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is in new condition.
- Q: Does this book include any historical context? A: Yes, each artifact discussed includes its history, etymology, and mentions in literary or artistic works.