Needlepoint in America

Needlepoint in America by Hope Hanley. Published by Weathervane Books, New York, NY, 1969. 1st Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. Gift dedication in ink inside front cover. 160 Pgs. ISBN 0517168928. LCCN 74-78283. This is both a history and a how-to book. A detailed and carefully researched study of old needlework books and ladies' magazines as wells as of worked examples in museums and private collections. The author traces the European origins of early American needlepoint (embroidery on canvas) through the 19th century. Diagrams and directions for more than a dozen long-forgotten old stitches are given. Illustrated with photographs and drawings. Description text copyright 2004 BooksForComfort. Item ID 7774.