Victorian Designs for Needlepoint

Victorian Designs for Needlepoint by Phyllis Kluger. Published by Holt Rinehart & Winston Inc, New York, NY, 1978. 1st Stated Paperback 1st Printing. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 86 Pgs. ISBN 0030449464. LCCN 78-2396. contains more than 30 needlepoint designs inspired by the decorative and ornamental art of turn-of-the-century England and America, from London's Crystal Palace exhibition to the Vanderbilt mansion in New York. These patterns are adapted from such varied sources as the famous Water Tower in Chicago, an Aubrey Beardsley flower, a William Morris carpet, and even a Paine's Celery Compound label. Each design is accompanied by a brief description of its origin. Photos of the original inspirations are also included. Clear step-by-step instructions for all stitches used in the book and charted patterns coded to color floss are given for 32 projects such as a beaded belt, an evening bag, upholstery for a footstool, and a bookcover. Description text copyright 2014 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 29835.