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Author : Carol Huber
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : Art
ISBN : 0819572292

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The Connecticut River Valley was an important center for the teaching and production of embroidered pictures by young women in private academies from the mid-eighteenth to the early nineteenth century. This book identifies the distinctive styles developed by teachers and students at schools throughout the valley, from Connecticut and Massachusetts to Vermont and New Hampshire. Needlework was a means of instilling the values of citizenship, faith, knowledge, and patriotism into girls who would become mothers in the early republic. This book describes and illustrates how these embroideries provide insight into the nature of women’s schooling at this time. Over the course of their education, girls undertook progressively more complex and difficult needlework. Before the age of ten, they stitched elementary samplers on linen. As the culmination of their studies, they executed elaborate samplers, memorials, and silk pictures as evidence of the skills and accomplishments befitting a lady. Proudly displayed as enticements to potential suitors, these pieces affirmed a young woman’s mastery of the polite arts, which encompassed knowledge of religious and literary themes as well as art and music. This publication has been made possible through the generous support of The Coby Foundation, Ltd., the Connecticut Humanities Council, the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism, Furthermore: a program of the J. M. Kaplan Fund, and several private donors.

Author : John Q. Reed
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 22,57 MB
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780331710939

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Excerpt from Needle and Brush Are applicable to articles of household use and decoration have been given generous space in Needle and Brush, while those who have expressed their satisfaction with the contents of Needle-craft and requested additional designs for artistic and practical articles that depend mainly on skilful needle-work for their good effect, receive equal consideration. Accepting as a fair augury the interest manifested in even the most elaborate designs contained in the first vol ume, we have introduced into Needle and Brush many novelties which are by many mistakenly supposed to involve large expense, and to be procurable only at the shops de voted to the manufacture of specialties in certain lines. Nothing has, however, been attempted that is beyond the possibility of execution in the home, and every design is accompanied by accurate instructions. The present volume is therefore offered to the public with the belief that it will win for itself the same degree of gratifying approval as has. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : John Q. [From Old Catalog] Reed
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 47,93 MB
Release : 2016-05-05
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ISBN : 9781355601951

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 30,3 MB
Release : 2000-03-02
Category : History
ISBN : 9789354002977

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This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Author : Carolyn Meyer
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 37,60 MB
Release : 2019-02-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1629799343

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The life of artist Georgia O'Keeffe is revealed in this biographical novel — from her childhood when she decided to be an artist, through her art education in Chicago and New York, to her eventual rise to fame in the American Southwest. At the age of 12, Georgia O'Keeffe announced that she wanted to be an artist. With the support of her family, O'Keeffe attended boarding schools with strong art programs, and after graduating, went to live with an aunt and uncle in Chicago to attend the city's highly regarded Art Institute. Illness forced O'Keeffe to leave Chicago, but once she'd recovered, her family scraped together funds to send her to New York to study at the Art Students League. When her family fell on hard times, she left without the degree she needed. Discouraged, but unwilling to give up her dream, O'Keeffe found a different path. She became an art teacher in schools in Texas and South Carolina, honing her own craft as she taught her students. O'Keeffe never gave up her dream, no matter what obstacles she encountered--she knew she was meant to be an artist.

Author : Neysa Russo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 18,93 MB
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 081176477X

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From simple mug rugs to Renaissance-style tapestry wall hangings, 16 charming projects lead fiber lovers on a journey to discover the art of needle felting. Felt artist Neysa Russo shares her years of experience with felt and felt design so that you can confidently create your own felted masterpiece.

Author : Peggy Dean
Publisher : Watson-Guptill
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 21,78 MB
Release : 2018-07-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 0399582177

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From the artist behind the popular Pigeon Letters website, a complete guide to learning and perfecting brush lettering, a forgiving style of modern calligraphy that encourages creative expression and imprecision, including basic skills, flourishes, and project ideas. The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide has something for everyone--from beginners that have never used a brush pen, to seasoned letterers looking for a new style or ideas for creative flourishes. From choosing the best pens and paper and knowing the different styles of lettering, to adding color to your finished pieces--this book covers it all. The book includes templates for labels, cards, handmade bunting, and word collages. It even includes a how to guide for posting your best work on social media. Each lesson builds on itself, unlocking endless opportunities inside the playful art of brush lettering. As a self-taught artist who left her day job to pursue a creative life, Peggy Dean is the ideal teacher for artists and non-artists alike.