Paperback. Perfect for the experienced collector as well as for the novice, this book covers all the details, beginning with the origins of handmade linens and encompassing afghans, altar cloths, curtains and shade pulls, and bedspreads; subjects which have not been covered before because they have only recently become very collectible._x000D_Centerpieces and doilies are probably the best known of household linens because so many were made through the years, and the author makes it easy to identify the many varieties. Other popular areas covered are decorator pillows, napkins, and napkin rings. AUTHOR: Frances Johnson's love of needlework began when she was only five years old, when her great-grandmother taught her to make the perfect cross stitch. She lives in Maine. Shows and lists the current values for afghans, altar cloths, bedspreads, centerpieces, curtains, shade pulls, decorator pillows, doilies, and napkins, and shares uses for damaged linens. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Collecting Household Linens (Paperback)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 076430111X
ISBN 13: 9780764301117
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Perfect for the experienced collector as well as for the novice, this book covers all the details, beginning with the origins of handmade linens and encompassing afghans, altar cloths, curtains and shade pulls, and bedspreads; subjects which have not been covered before because they have only recently become very collectible. Centerpieces and doilies are probably the best known of household linens because so many were made through the years, and the author makes it easy to identify the many varieties. Other popular areas covered are decorator pillows, napkins, and napkin rings.

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Frances Johnson's love of needlework began when she was only five years old, when her great-grandmother taught her to make the perfect cross stitch. She lives in Maine.

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