Name/Title
White-embroidered costume accessories : the 1790s to 1840sEntry/Object ID
GT2050.T6 2013Description
"A detailed examination of 50 years of white-worked accessories including kerchiefs, chemisettes, fichus, pelerines, headpieces, and more. Fine hand embroidery flourished in this era and its stitches and designs varied with the times. All these changes in accessories, their relationship with the underlying dress, and the embroidery styles receive comprehensive coverage. Scaled patterns of various garments and information on the location of items in public collections are also given."Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Lucy DillonNotes
Gift of Lucy Dillon, February 2024.Lexicon
Search Terms
dress accessories--history--18th century, dress accessories--history--19th century, white work embroidery--history--18th century, white work embroidery--history--19th centuryBook Details
Author
Heather ToomerPublisher
Heather Toomer Antique LaceDate Published
2013ISBN
9780954273033, 0954273036Notes
Length: 192