Encyclopedia of Needlework, by Thérèse de Dillmont (Vienna, 1886).First published in French and since then translated into various languages,the Encyclopedia remains a landmark work on the history, practice and teachingof needlework techniques. Verbal and graphic descriptions of sewing, whiteembroidery and knitting, among others, appear throughout the book.Thérèse de Dillmont (1846-1890) was an Austrian embroideress, designer andwriter, who grew up in Vienna and became famous for her association with thefirm DMC in Mulhouse. She trained as a governess and a teacher, an educationthat included embroidery. De Dillmont was also the author of numerousbooklets with embroidery patterns from around the world, including titles suchas Moroccan Embroidery and Cross Stitch. A number of DMC embroidery shopswere opened under her name, in Vienna, Paris, Berlin and London.DetailsSize: 12.7 19.7 cmWeight: 300 gPages: 240Paper: Cream shaded book paper 90g/m2Cover: Smooth surface paper 240g/m2Section sewn exposed binding