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Handbook of Embroidery

1880
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Object Information
  • Title: Handbook of Embroidery
  • Author: Leticia "Lily" Higgin (British, 1837–1913)
  • Editor: Lady Marianne Margaret Compton Cust, Viscountess Alford (British, 1817–1888)
  • Publisher: Published by authority of the School of Art Needlework
  • Dedicatee: Princess Helena of the United Kingdom (British, London 1846–1923 London) , President of the Royal School of Art Needlework
  • Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington (London)
  • Lithographer: Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (London)
  • Designer: William Morris (British, Walthamstow, London 1834–1896 Hammersmith, London)
  • Designer: Selwyn Image (British, Bodiam, Sussex 1849–1930 London)
  • Designer: Fairfax Wade (British, active 19th century)
  • Designer: Walter Crane (British, Liverpool 1845–1915 Horsham)
  • Designer: Mary Herbert (British, active 19th century)
  • Designer: George Aitchison (British, London 1825–1910 London)
  • Designer: Sir Edward Burne-Jones (British, Birmingham 1833–1898 Fulham)
  • Date: 1880
  • Medium: Illustrations: lithographs, some in color
  • Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (21 x 14 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1938
  • Object Number: 38.100.6
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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