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OWEN, Mrs Henry.
The Countess of Wilton.
The Illuminated Book of Needlework [and] A History of Comprising, Knitting, Netting, Crochet and Embroidery...
The Illuminated Book of Embroidery was first published in 1847 and was bound together with the previously published 'The Art of Needlework' (1840; now called A History of Needlework), which was published by Mary Margaret Egerton, Countess of Wilton, but authored by Mrs. Elizabeth Stone. This new combined book, with chapters on knitting, netting, crochet, and embroidery patterns, was published by Henry G. Bohn, London, and compiled by Mrs. Henry Owen. The book elsewhere is also called 'The Illuminated Ladies' Book of Useful and Ornamental Needlework'.
- Published
- London: Henry Bohn, York St, Covent Garden, 1847.
- Plates
- 18
- Binding/Size
- S=8vo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: Henry Bohn, York St, Covent Garden, 1847.
- Ref
- 672
Two books bound together. ix + 405 pp and xii + 114 pp. 8 x 5. With joint title page. Mrs. Owen's Illuminated Book of Needlework contains 18 hand-coloured charts and b/w. in-text engravings. This book is scarce. Re-cased in original blind-stamped cloth new back strip, old gilt decorated back strip relaid. New endpapers Contents V G . SCARCE. MS signature "Laura Lowther, 1 January 1848" to title page. Coloured plates in order: 1. Handsome Pattern for a Table Cover. 2. Pattern suitable for a Carriage Bag, or if worked in silk, a pretty purse. 3. Pattern for an Elegant Sofa Pillow. 4. Pattern for a Table Cover or Pillow. 5. Pattern suitable for a Bag. 6. Pattern for a Chair Cover. 7. Pattern worked in silk, with two rows of open crochet between in blue, it produces a very pleasing effect. 8. Slippers in this style are much approved... 9. Another Slipper Pattern. 10. Sofa Cushion of Hassock Pattern. 11. A Scroll Pattern for a Border. 12. Pattern suitable for a Purse. 13. Pattern for a long or short Purses. 14. Handsome Pattern, suitable for Table Covers, Sofa Pillows, Chair Covers, etc. 15. Elegant Pattern for a Table or Chair Cover, Sofa Pillow, Carriage Wrapper, etc. 16. A Corner Pattern. 17. [not captioned] 18. [not captioned]
