2024 Choice and Precious Work, Treasures from the Schoolroom 1650-1770 The Needle and Beyond

Book Qualities 220-pages, Hardbound, Full Color (in stock now) Year of Publication, Authors, Publisher 2024, Rebecca Scott, Isabella Rosner, Alison Smith, and Katie Strachan, Witney Antiques Description **one book has pages 85-88 which weren't caught in the sewing of the binding, so they are loose in the binding - this book is being sold a great discount** The 2024 Witney Exhibition Catalog is their second, and larger, hardcover book, showcasing an extraordinarily rare collection of schoolroom treasures from 1650-1750. This catalog includes several essays that present new research in the field of 17th-century schoolgirl works, offering fresh insights into this fascinating period of needlework history. The book is anchored by an exceptional decoupage cabinet, adorned with cut-out prints from well-known engravings published for schoolgirl works. This collection is complemented by a variety of caskets and samplers, many of which form series created by the same girl. Additionally, se