( by Santina M. Levey) Just published July 2007! Spectacular new book cataloging the 16th Century embroidery, needlework, and wrought linen commissioned by Bess of Hardwick. The book is divided into 2 parts: the Collection in Context and the Catalog. The catalog is divided into Embroidery, Needlework, Wrought Linen, and Turkey-work. Every piece was photographed especially for this book and is displayed in full color. There are not just photos, but each piece is described as to it's condition, technique, stitches and materials used, construction, and source of design if known. The detail both in the photos and the text is incredible. Consider Ms. Levey's "An Elizabethan Inheritance": The Hardwick Hall Textiles" as just a brief preamble to this book. If you love 16th Century embroidery or just embroidery in general, you need this book in your collection! Color photos throughout. Hardcover, 400 pp, 9 x 11.25

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