Mémoire sur un rouet a filer des deux mains a la fois

Publisher Clousier French

1777

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Description of a new system of spinning simultaneously with both hands, with inscription: “Ce memoire a été presenté a la Reine par l’auteur le 14 December 1777.” The book is dedicated “aux dames,” to whom the art of spinning belongs by nature. Contemporary gold-tooled morocco binding, with simple border and corner tools (fleur-de-lys) and a central armorial stamp depicting the arms of Marie-Antoinette; all edges gilt; blue silk endleaves.

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Title: Mémoire sur un rouet a filer des deux mains a la fois
Publisher: Clousier (French, active 18th century)
Author: de Bernieres (died 1783)
Date: 1777
Geography: Paris, France
Dimensions: vi, 7-22 pages: illustrated plates; Height: 9 13/16 in. (25 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Jayne Wrightsman, 2008
Object Number: TS1484 .B56 1777
Curatorial Department: Thomas J. Watson Library

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