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Needlework

Needlework is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. Refers to works done with one or more needles and thread, yarn or cord. The term generally refers to work done by hand. Needlework includes sewing, embroidery, knitting, and other works. Until the 20th century "plain sewing" was the most widely practiced form of needlework in Western cultures. Most females learned basic sewing and knitting, which was used in the construction of clothing and the finishing of household textiles. With the introduction of machine sewing, needlework done by hand was often limited to decorative work. It sits within the wider heading of Decorative arts; Textile crafts. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Appliqué; Assisi embroidery; Chain-stitch; Counted thread embroidery; Islamic needlework; Satin-stitch. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. 4 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 2 verified sources, corroborated by 2 independent institutional witnesses.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Decorative arts; Textile crafts (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Needlework (sh85090601))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Needlework (sh85090601))

• Definition: Refers to works done with one or more needles and thread, yarn or cord. The term generally refers to work done by hand. Needlework includes sewing, embroidery, knitting, and other works. Until the 20th century "plain sewing" was the most widely practiced form of needlework in Western cultures. Most females learned basic sewing and knitting, which was used in the construction of clothing and the finishing of household textiles. With the introduction of machine sewing, needlework done by hand was often limited to decorative work. (Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: needlework (visual works) (300264072))

• Includes: Appliqué; Assisi embroidery; Chain-stitch; Counted thread embroidery; Islamic needlework; Satin-stitch (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Needlework (sh85090601))

Sources

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  • Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress

    Library of Congress Subject Headings: Needlework (sh85090601)

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  • Institutional database · Scholarly · Getty Research Institute

    Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: needlework (visual works) (300264072)

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