{"product_id":"the-story-of-antique-needlework-tools-a-schiffer-book-for-collectors","title":"The Story of Antique Needlework Tools (A Schiffer Book for Collectors)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA trip through the long history of needlework tools from ancient Egypt through the twentieth century.  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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964881072181,"sku":"ByrdShop_076430710X","price":39.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780764307102.jpg?v=1770483330","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-story-of-antique-needlework-tools-a-schiffer-book-for-collectors","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}