Needlework As Art
Needlework as Art, published in 1886 by Lady Marian Alford, founder of the Royal School of Art Needlework, is a history and aesthetic of embroidery from antiquity to the Victorian revival. Alford treats style, design and pattern in turn, distinguishing primitive, naturalistic, symbolical and geometrical ornament, then describes the materials, wool, flax, cotton, gold and silk, and the uses of color. A long chapter on technique covers stitches, white work, gold work, cushion work, plumage work, cut work, lace and tapestry under their medieval Latin names, followed by chapters on hangings, furniture, dress, ecclesiastical embroidery and English embroidery in particular. Plates and cuts illustrate the examples discussed. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Needlework As Art by Viscountess Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Alford can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Needlework As Art in the public domain?
Yes. Needlework As Art by Viscountess Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Alford is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Needlework As Art?
About 9 h 13 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Needlework As Art?
Needlework As Art by Viscountess Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Alford is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
