Simple directions in needle-work and cutting out: intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland: to which are added specimens of the work executed by the pupils of The Female National Model School
Title:
Simple directions in needle-work and cutting out: intended for the use of the National Female Schools of Ireland: to which are added specimens of the work executed by the pupils of The Female National Model School
Description:
The National Female Schools of Ireland were founded in 1835 to teach girls from poor families respectable trades and skills. This book was intended as a teaching aid for courses on sewing, darning, knitting, and embroidery. The descriptive text, arranged by level of difficulty, is followed with hand-sewn examples of thirty-five techniques by the students. Simple Directions was published in several editions starting in 1835.
Publisher:
Commissioners of National Education in Ireland
Date:
1850
Coverage:
Dublin
Display Date:
1850
Hover Text:
Seamstresses
Published Item:
P
Item Index:
35
Item Sort:
1800s
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