Silk Art Embroidery: A Woman's History of Ornament and Empowerment: A Woman's History of Ornament & Empowerment - Softcover

Cardwell, Donna

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764329065 ISBN 13: 9780764329067

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US), 2008

Synopsis

Learn the fascinating history of a distinct style of needlework fashionable in Victorian America from approximately 1877 to 1912. Read how it began, learn the techniques used to create it, and gain detailed information to identify it. This is the compelling story of one woman's ingenuity and steadfast belief that she could make a difference in the lives of women with serious economic need -- the fundamental need for sustenance. Candace Wheeler conceived the idea and saw it succeed beyond her wildest expectations. Embroidering these strikingly beautiful and lifelike silk floral designs became an innovative opportunity for women to earn their own living. Featured is an extraordinary collection of anitque linens embroidered with incredible skill and shown in 383 images, including embroidery books, magazines, and other period items that help explain the story. They demonstrate why art embroidery has become popular with collectors today, apart from its sheer beauty. This awe-inspiring story of noble endeavor and the embroidery style itself is a feast for the senses.

About this title

About the Author:

Donna Cardwell is a passionate collector of antique linens, with special interest in embroidered and woven work from the nineteenth century. She loves nature and animals, and lives with her family in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley of Northeast Ohio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0764329065
• ISBN 13: 9780764329067
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160