The Conservation of Tapestries and Embroideries
Getty Conservation Trust
The Getty Conservation Trust, California, 1989
ISBN# 0-89236-154-9
A series of professional papers on the conservation of medieval and rennaissance textiles and embroideries. Some fabulous close up pictures of the items. Detailed descriptions of threads and techniques. Good to have for research. — SB
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Textile Ornament: Prehistoric Ornamentation, Textile Ornaments of the Ancient Asiatic and Mediterranean Civilizations, Textile Ornaments of the Post-Classical East and of Medieval Europe, & European Textile Ornaments since the Renaissance
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Textile Ornament: Prehistoric Ornamentation, Textile Ornaments of the Ancient Asiatic and Mediterranean Civilizations, Textile Ornaments of the Post-Classical East and of Medieval Europe, & European Textile Ornaments since the Renaissance
Born, W.
Ciba Review, Basle Switzerland, 1941
Pamphlet of well researched articles. Useful for researching the appropriate designs for different periods and countries. SB
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Figures on Fabric: Embroidery Design Sources and Their Application
Figures on Fabric: Embroidery Design Sources and Their Application
Swain, Margaret
A&C Black Ltd, London, 1980
ISBN# 0-7134-2048-X
This book looks at where needleworkers found their sources for design and how those designs migrated from inspiration to needlework. A good read for putting embroidery into a more societal perspective. SB
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European Texiles in the Keir Collection 400 BC to 1800 AD
European Texiles in the Keir Collection 400 BC to 1800 AD
King, Monique and Donald
Farber and Farber Ltd., London, 1990
ISBN# 0-571-13371-1
More textile than embroidery, but the descriptions are wonderful. This book is written by 2 premiere curators whose grasp of the flow of industry and design adds a lot of depth to the descriptions. SB
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Arabesques: Decorative Panels of the Renaissance
Arabesques: Decorative Panels of the Renaissance
Bookking International, Paris, 1995
ISBN# 9 782877 142847
Patterns of Arabesques which would have been used for all types of textiles, architecture, and other ornamentation. Such designs are seen in period modelbuchen and can be adapted to needlework. SB
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Ecclesiastical Embroidery
Ecclesiastical Embroidery
Dean, Beryl
Batsford, London, 1989
Good to read this book after you have read A.G. Christie’s English Medieval Embroidery, because it provides nice instructional diagrams on the stitches and how to use them. Not as in-depth as Christie’s book but nice overview of such different techniques as Canvaswork, Whitework, and Goldwork. Also contains sections on various religious vestments & accessories including how you can reconstruct them. Out of print. IB
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Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery and Needlepoint
Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery and Needlepoint
Vinciolo, Federico
Dover, New York, 1971
ISBN# 0-486-22438-4
Reproduction of a 1587 model book. Patterns primarily for needle lace and voided embroidery. SB
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Patterns Embroidery: Early 16th Century
Patterns Embroidery: Early 16th Century
Nourry, Claude and Pierre de Saincte Louie
Lacis, Berkeley CA, 1999
ISBN# 1-891656-16-3
Reprint of pattern books from 1532 for primarily needleweaving. SB
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Old Italian Patterns for Linen Embroidery
Old Italian Patterns for Linen Embroidery
Lipperheide, Frieda and Kathleen Epstein
Curious Works Press, Austin TX, 1996
ISBN# 0-9633331-7-8
85 plates with designs and stitches from the 16-18th C. Pictures of needlework is clear enough to make patterns. SB
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A Book of Flowers, Fruits, Beasts, Birds, and Flies: Seventeenth Century Patterns for Embroiderers Printed and Sold by Peter Stent
A Book of Flowers, Fruits, Beasts, Birds, and Flies: Seventeenth Century Patterns for Embroiderers Printed and Sold by Peter Stent published on Read more posts by the author of A Book of Flowers, Fruits, Beasts, Birds, and Flies: Seventeenth Century Patterns for Embroiderers Printed and Sold by Peter Stent, wkneedleNo Comments on A Book of Flowers, Fruits, Beasts, Birds, and Flies: Seventeenth Century Patterns for Embroiderers Printed and Sold by Peter Stent
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Ginsburg, Cora and Donna Ghelerter/Kathleen Epstein
Curious Works Press, Austin TX, 1995
ISBN# 0-963331-5-1
Reproduction of a model book from 1661 with pictures of actual pieces from 1667. SB
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