The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed
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From everyday sewing to richly decorated royal clothing, this 1841 volume treats needlework as a subject for social history. Its preface argues that an occupation shared across households deserves a fuller historical record. Chapters range over ancient examples, medieval dress, embroidery, decorated books and the work of royal women. The emphasis falls on historical associations and curious details, with the author explicitly setting aside technical instruction.
Medieval wardrobe accounts supply some of the most concrete evidence. Jewelled garments, measured lengths of fabric and tightly controlled purchases reveal the expense and organisation behind courtly clothing. Alongside its interest in materials, the book praises women's practical skill while expressing firm expectations about their domestic duties. Readers studying textile history or nineteenth-century attitudes towards women's work can follow how ordinary stitches become part of a larger argument about usefulness, recognition and social standing.
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- Author
- Sutherland Menzies
- Reading time
- About 8 hours
- Pages
- 243
- Language
- English
- Genre
- History
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