Embroidery: A History

by Pamela Warner

This history of mainstream embroidery covers the various influences from early textile structures, through medieval techniques to the mid-20th century and includes details of important historical examples. The changes in technique are linked to living conditions and fashions of the period.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

208 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1991

Reviews

[Betty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best read while sitting at the computer viewing the historical pieces online. There are very few actual color images in the book, but used side by side with your computer, it is very informative.