Project Gutenberg 2004-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 375 Unknown The Lady's Album of Fancy Work for 1850 Consisting of Novel, Elegant, and Useful Designs in Knitting, Netting, Crochet, Braiding, and Embroidery, with Clear and Explicit Directions for Working the Patterns E-text prepared by Julie Barkley, Jayam Subramanian, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "The Lady's Album of Fancy Work for 1850" by Unknown is a collection of instructional designs for various needlework techniques, likely created during the mid-19th century. This versatile volume offers patterns and clear instructions for an array of crafts including knitting, netting, crochet, embroidery, and more. Its purpose is to inspire and facilitate the artistic pursuits of women during that era, emphasizing the blend of creativity and practicality in domestic arts. The opening of this album sets the stage for a rich exploration of needlework, introducing the reader to the art's historical significance and its evolution over time. It details the types of projects included, such as an embroidered front for a lady's cabinet, a crocheted infant's bonnet, and a cover for a cake basket, each with specific materials and detailed instructions outlined. The text suggests a commitment to both aesthetic appeal and technical mastery, providing a valuable resource for traditional handiwork that aims to enrich the domestic sphere and enhance the skills of the diligent needleworker. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Needlework -- Patterns Fancy work -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. TT Text Technology Crafts Browsing: Computers & Technology Browsing: Fashion & Costume Browsing: Other 216541 2025-06-05T10:48:14.175900 text/html 171849 2020-12-15T02:45:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 1192891 2025-06-05T10:48:22.640897 application/epub+zip 1194322 2025-06-05T10:48:17.659902 application/epub+zip 116738 2025-06-05T10:48:16.224937 application/epub+zip 1342881 2025-06-05T10:48:26.228967 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1282509 2025-06-05T10:48:21.674915 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140636 2022-09-06T21:49:06.657885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 137194 2023-10-06T06:12:44.252395 text/plain 16130 2025-06-05T10:48:26.410822 application/rdf+xml 11290 2025-06-05T10:48:16.813886 image/jpeg 2805 2025-06-05T10:48:16.516869 image/jpeg 1186438 2025-06-05T10:48:14.291887 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Anonymous