Scandinavian Embroidery Past and Present

Edith Nielsen

ISBN 10: 0684150697 / ISBN 13: 9780684150697

Beschreibung

Scandinavian Embroidery Past and Present by Edith Nielsen. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, NY, 1978. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Top inside of DJ shows watermark, book not affected. 174 Pgs. ISBN 0684150697. LCCN 77-7185. Diagrams by Peggy Nielsen and Marlene Randall Richey, photographs by Ben Marra and Peggy Nielsen. This comprehensive book gives the history of Scandinavian embroidery from 1700 to the present, showing the different traditions that developed in each country. Two unique styles, Hardanger and Hedebo, are fully explained, and special attention is given to the Christmas designs which are perennially popular. In addition to general instructions, there are directions for twenty-four projects including pillows, wall hangings, and tablecloths. The designs are colorful and unmistakable in style. Description text copyright 2015 BooksForComfort. Item ID 30071. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 30071

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Scandinavian Embroidery Past and Present

Einband: Hardback

Illustrator: Peggy Nielsen

Zustand: Very Good

Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good

Auflage: 1st edition.

Art des Buches: book

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Recounts the history and traditions of Scandinavian embroidery since 1700 and presents directions and graphs for such projects as pillows, wall hangings, tablecloths, and plaques