Samplers and Tapestry Embroideries by Marcus B. Huish

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.html.images 339 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.epub3.images 27.2 MB
EPUB (older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.epub.images 27.1 MB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.epub.noimages 160 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.kf8.images 27.2 MB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.kindle.images 27.1 MB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41717.txt.utf-8 239 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/41717/pg41717-h.zip 28.8 MB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Huish, Marcus B. (Marcus Bourne), 1845-1921
LoC No. 14004917
Title Samplers and Tapestry Embroideries
Second Edition
Note Reading ease score: 58.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "Samplers and Tapestry Embroideries" by Marcus B. Huish is a comprehensive exploration of the needlework traditions and techniques associated with samplers and tapestry embroideries, written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history, significance, and artistic qualities of these textile arts, highlighting their evolution and the roles they played in educational and domestic contexts. With a detailed examination of various designs, stitches, and historical examples, the book seeks to educate both enthusiasts and scholars about this often-overlooked aspect of decorative arts. The opening of the text introduces the importance of needlework in the past, emphasizing its prevalence across different social classes and educational institutions, particularly among women. Huish references both literary and historical sources to illustrate how samplers served not only as artistic expressions but also as educational tools. He hints at the rich lineage of sampler-making, asserting that despite the lack of a comprehensive history, the sampler's role has been vital in documenting cultural and social insights. The narrative establishes a framework for understanding the evolving nature of samplers, setting the stage for in-depth discussions on their designs and stitch techniques throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NK: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Subject Samplers -- England
Subject Tapestry -- England
Subject Embroidery -- England
Category Text
EBook-No. 41717
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 154 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!