Embroidery

Embroidery is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Decoration and ornament; Fancy work; Sewing. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Eskimo embroidery; Hairwork embroidery; Islamic embroidery; Redwork; Silver embroidery; Tambour work. The name also appears as Embroidering.

Also recorded as Embroidery, Primitive; Embroidering.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Decoration and ornament; Fancy work; Sewing (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Embroidery (sh85042701))

• Includes: Eskimo embroidery; Hairwork embroidery; Islamic embroidery; Redwork; Silver embroidery; Tambour work (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Embroidery (sh85042701))

Sources

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Library of Congress Subject Headings: Embroidery (sh85042701)
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