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Consists chiefly of 795 color plates. Also covers thimble cases and holders, mending kits, sewing accessories, and marks.
Surveys the history of the thimble, discusses notable thimbles from the middle ages to the present, and provides advice for collectors
Use this fact-packed, liberally illustrated handbook to find values for collectible sewing implements, from needlework tools to pin cushions, clamps, work boxes, and more.
Over 2000 thimbles illustrated in full color, with a detailed their history. Seen in the context of the lives of the women who used them, thimbles offer a glimpse into the private, domestic world that history books often overlook. A value guide plus helpful, practical tips on cataloging, maintenance, and display, and a list of thimble collectors' organizations throughout the world make this a wonderful collector's guide.
The history and diversity of needlework tools from ancient Egypt through the 20th century are identified. Nearly 500 photographs beautifully illustrate needles, bodkins, pin cushions, thimbles, bobbins, clamps, hooks, shuttles, measuring tapes, waxers, winders, and more. A special section features representative tools from private collections. Three appendices, values, and an index are included.
A vast range of these decorative and useful waist-hung items is illustrated and described in detail. An indispensable research tool for jewellery and fashion historians, dealers and collectors.
The first comprehensive study of needlework tools and accessories mad in Holland between 1400 and the 20th century.
Describes the forms and uses of winders, bobbins, hoops, frames, bodkins, and other sewing implements used in various world cultures
Korean handicrafts are often overshadowed by those of China and Japan, preventing them from being recognized for their unique charm and cultural value. Frustrated with this widespread ignorance of Korean crafts, two American authors set out to write 100 Thimbles in a Box: The Spirit and Beauty of Korean Handicrafts, hoping that an English-language book on the topic would help bring some deserving global attention to Korea s strong crafting history. The book s title draws from a tradition dating back to the Joseon Dynasty in which a bride would present handmade thimbles to her husband s female relatives to wish them good fortune and a long life. The stunning beauty of 44 of Korea s traditional crafts sorted into ceramics, fiber arts, paper, inlay, metal, wood, and painting is presented in detail with over 400 pictures found in the book. While other publications have focused on one or two of these handicraft categories, this is the first English-language guide that brings these diverse genres together in a single volume.