Project Gutenberg 2010-03-20 Public domain in the USA. 419 Menzies, Sutherland, active 1840-1883 Stone, Elizabeth Stone, Elizabeth Kathryn Wilton, Mary Margaret Stanley Egerton, Countess of 1801 1858 Egerton, Mary Margaret Stanley, Countess of Wilton The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages, 3rd ed. Including Some Notices of the Ancient Historical Tapestries Produced by Julia Miller, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Art of Needle-work, from the Earliest Ages" edited by the Right Honourable The Countess of Wilton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the history, significance, and evolution of needlework through the ages, highlighting its importance across various cultures and social classes. The text emphasizes the artistry and skill involved in needlework, portraying it as a noble pursuit that has been undervalued compared to more aggressive arts like military exploits. The opening portion of the book introduces the premise that needlework has played a vital role in human civilization, from the earliest times to the 19th century. It sets the stage for exploring how this art form has contributed to both personal adornment and cultural expression. The authoress expresses her aspiration to document the rich history of needlework, reflecting on its progression and significance in society. She urges readers to appreciate the beauty and utility of needlework, recognizing it as an essential craft that enriches both domestic life and public celebrations. The introduction is imbued with a sense of reverence for the art and its practitioners, particularly women, whom it honors as integral to the craft’s heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Tapestry Needlework TT Text Technology Crafts Category: History - Other Category: Art 807983 2025-10-13T06:00:11.187344 text/html 838128 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/html 410870 2025-10-13T06:00:29.219235 application/epub+zip 421055 2025-10-13T06:00:17.304312 application/epub+zip 384447 2025-10-13T06:00:14.700326 application/epub+zip 794480 2025-10-13T06:00:36.228245 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 824205 2025-10-13T06:00:26.353295 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 637490 2022-09-14T14:28:11.633215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 654939 2025-10-13T06:00:09.404367 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 654758 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 654811 2021-01-06T08:38:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21213 2025-10-13T06:00:36.385184 application/rdf+xml 22502 2025-10-13T06:00:15.263314 image/jpeg 4550 2025-10-13T06:00:14.979306 image/jpeg 265707 2021-01-06T08:38:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 294637 2021-01-06T08:38:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 265175 2021-01-06T08:38:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 387285 2025-10-13T06:00:11.244351 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