Name/Title
Medieval craftsmen : embroiderersEntry/Object ID
NK9208.S78Description
Embroiderers in the Middle Ages were purveyors of wealth and status since they supplied the Church and aristocratic patrons with a splendid variety of vestments and alter cloths, clothes and wall-hangings. Although a common pastime among women, professional embroidery was carried out by both men and women who sometimes operated from family workshops. These could expand significantly in response to great demand, as from a royal patron. But how did they acquire their skills? Were they well paid? What techniques did they employ? Who were their designers? The author answers these and many other questions, reassessing past research and introducing new documentary material, and casts light on the shadowy figures who toiled over the pieces we admire today in churches and museums. With a section explaining and illustrating the techniques, this book will be an invaluable source of information and inspiration to those interested in the great legacy of medieval embroiderers.Collection
Carol Westfall CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
carol westfall collection, embroidery--history, embroidery--medievalBook Details
Author
Kay StanilandPublisher
British Museum PressPlace Published
City
LondonCountry
England, United KingdomContinent
EuropeDate Published
1991Call No.
NK9208.S78ISBN
802069150, 9780802069153Notes
Length: 72