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atmospheric novels

the mainmast is carried away

Bossert's folk ornament

an opera cloak

Victorian Needlework atmospheric novelsSecond to none in their admiration of fine stitchery, the Victorians adorned their homes and wardrobes with lavish displays of needlework and similar handicrafts. Most nineteenth century women engaged in some form of sewing whether for pleasure, economy, or both and in the absence of a tutor, they turned to handbooks such as this rare and authentic guide to the rich and varied intricacies of needlecraft. Scores of diagrams and photos offer clear

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