Industry; lot with 2 publications in 7 bindings about the
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 hong>andong>work: an encyclopaedia of educational hong>andong>work subjects, ong>metong>hods, 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 ong>andong> payment card. An incomplete selection of topics: Weaving, Pencil & Pastel Drawing, Wool Spinning, Woodwork, ong>Metong>alwork, 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 ong>andong> author. Dillmont's "Encyclopedia of Needlework," first appeared in . She was one of the most important pioneers in the international ong>andong> multicultural domain of amateur hong>andong> work at the end of the 19th century.H. Holman, past professor of pedagogy at the 'University of Wales'. Read More