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1. Thérèse de Dillmont - Encyclopedia of Needlework - Mulhouse (Alsace), TH. de Dillmont, editor, () - V+ pp. - Hardcover (without dust jacket) - 10 x 14 cm. The original title: "Encyclopédie des ouvrages des dames". Dillmont's book was connected to "Dollfus-Meig et Cie, (DMC), a French textile company from Mulhouse (Alsace), founded in . Condition: Very good copy with gold plated top edge - text block with old-age discolouration - Ribbon bookmark loose - no notes. 2. H. Holman, M.A. - The book of school handwork: an encyclopaedia of educational handwork subjects, methods, materials, tools, organisation, etc. - 6 volumes - London, Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, st edition - pp. - Hardcover with uniform gold print - 16,5 x 24,5 cm. Including proof of purchase and payment card. An incomplete selection of topics: Weaving, Pencil & Pastel Drawing, Wool Spinning, Woodwork, Metalwork, Paper Modelling, Brushwork, Clay Modelling, Colour Wash, String Work, Bookbinding, Leather Work, Coiled or Stitched Basketry, Needlework, English Basketry, etc.Condition: Good, complete set - Normal signs of wear/age discolouration - some photo illustrations loose in text block - Minimal foxing. Insured shipping. (total 7) ¶ Thérèse de Dillmont () was an Austrian crafter and author. Dillmont's "Encyclopedia of Needlework," first appeared in . She was one of the most important pioneers in the international and multicultural domain of amateur hand work at the end of the 19th century.H. Holman, past professor of pedagogy at the 'University of Wales'. Read More