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Thimbles and Thimble Cases
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Thimbles and Thimble Cases
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Eleanor Johnson
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| Series | Shire Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:40 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 149 |
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| Category/Genre | Antiques and collectables
Needlework and fabric crafts |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780747804031
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| Classifications | Dewey:646.19 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Imprint |
Shire Publications
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| Publication Date |
1 June 2006 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Examines the humble thimble and its many varieties, from the simple workaday type to the rarer and more exquisite examples that gave scope for artists and craftsmen. This work gives an introduction to the possibilities that exist, including the parallel subject of thimble cases.
Author Biography
Eleanor Johnson has from her youth enjoyed using her hands in many forms of needlework and crafts, and this in due course led her to her present interest in antique needlework tools. In her experience, thimbles are among the most widely collected items from the past.
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