Animals: Exquisite Needlework of the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Embroidered Treasures) - Hardcover

Buch 3 von 3: Embroidered Treasures

Collinge, Annette

 
9781782211358: Animals: Exquisite Needlework of the Embroiderers’ Guild Collection (Embroidered Treasures)

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A fabulous collection of photographs of rarely seen embroidered animals from the the Embroiderers' Guild Collection.

This fantastic book showcases the prestigious Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered animals through the ages. Featuring photographs taken especially for the book, items are displayed in full along with detailed images that show off the stunning variety of creatures at their best. Rarely exhibited in public, these beautiful and important embroideries that span the centuries are now available for everyone to see.

Dr Annette Collinge's informative extended captions for each of the pieces give information on the provenance where known, and evaluate the quality of, and variety in, each of the works from her expert perspective.

"Needlework enthusiasts will find much to linger over... Without Collinge's skilled effort, most readers wouldn't have access to this elegant and fascinating members-only collection." BOOKLIST

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Annette Collinge has had a lifelong interest in embroidery. She is a life member of The Embroiderers' Guild, has been a Branch Chairman, Regional Chairman and Trustee of the Guild, and she is currently the Collection Manager. She is a mixed media textile artist and is a member of the exhibiting group, Studio 21, a group of textile artists who bring together a creative and innovative mix of media and stitched textiles http://www.studio21textileart.co.uk/

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