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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. No notes or highlighting. Nice older book in good condition. name address in front. Year 1923. Hardcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> The Firstly to endeavour to bring the inspiration of the New Art Stitchery to the teacher in the school so that she may be assisted in her all-important task of awakening and developing the artistic faculties of the children. Secondly to help those who desire to beautify their home and add more colour and durability both to the home and wearing apparel. The first portion of the book applies particularly to the home the latter to the school. And through these two sources the home and the school-it is hoped and believed that the art of the needle will be raised from its fallen estate and placed in its rightful position as a distinct and distinguished branch of the arts. The art of the needle has its roots in our daily life. Of all branches of art it is the most simple intimate and democratic and is therefore indispensable to the educational and artistic development of the people. (LL)