{"product_id":"the-story-of-antique-needlework-bridget-mcconnel-9780764307102","title":"The Story of Antique Needlework Tools","description":"Long taken for granted as ordinary household objects, needlework tools are enjoying a new and richly deserved interest among collectors of all ages and both genders. Covering the simple to the sumptuous, this delightful book chronicles the history and diversity of needlework tools dating from ancient Egypt through the twentieth century. Nearly 500 color and black\/white photographs beautifully illustrate tools such as needles, bodkins, pin cushions, thimbles, bobbins, clamps, hooks, shuttles, measuring tapes, waxers, winders, and more. In addition to the tools themselves, you will find the boxes and containers used to hold them--from slender needle cases and knitting sheaths to large, ornate sewing boxes. Both new and experienced collectors will enjoy learning about such interesting objects as sewing \"toys\" and compendiums, Nanny brooches, drizzling cases with their \"unpicking\" tools, and the nineteenth century sewing cases known as Ladies Companions. A highlight of the book is a special section featuring representative needlework tools from several outstanding international collections. Three appendices, values for the tools illustrated, a bibliography, and an index round out this captivating book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bridget McConnel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 076430710X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764307102\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.60w x 1.10d","brand":"Bridget McConnel","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":46685609328895,"sku":"9780764307102","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_90af65bb-fa79-41cd-a125-e18ad0aa0256.jpg?v=1741726234","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-story-of-antique-needlework-bridget-mcconnel-9780764307102","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}