In the early 19th century Mrs. Beeton wrote the very famous 'Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management' and followed that with an equally fascinating tome about needlework. I, of course, being a collector of embroidery books, have wanted to actually have a look at that book. I was amazed to stumble upon it at a used book store - for the princely sum of $4!!! I nearly fell all over myself grabbing it up!
This copy is facsimile edition published in 1986 - the original was in 1870. I've included just one of the fascinating pictures here - the 592 page book is filled with hundreds more.
SCORE!!! (Tomorrow I will show you the other book I found)
Great find. Isn't it nice when we find something we like unexpectedly and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg?
ReplyDeleteOhhh, I am jealous.
ReplyDeletehave you changed your blog design? looks very spiffy.
What a score! Lucky find. Are there tatting patterns, too? Mrs Beeton was well known for her writings on tatting.
ReplyDeleteyou lucky thing!!!
ReplyDelete