The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book (eBook)

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2022
48 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654736584-6 (EAN)

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The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book - Miss Watts
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Miss Watts' 'The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book' is a comprehensive guide to needlework for women in the 19th century, covering a wide range of techniques from knitting to netting. The book not only provides detailed instructions on how to create intricate designs, but also includes practical tips on choosing the right materials and tools. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book reflects the growing interest in femininity and domesticity during the Victorian era. The emphasis on women's creativity and skill in the domestic sphere is a key theme throughout the text, highlighting the importance of handiwork in women's lives during this time period. Miss Watts' work stands as a valuable resource for understanding the role of needlework in shaping women's identities in the 19th century. Readers interested in exploring the history of domestic arts and gender roles will find 'The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book' a fascinating and enlightening read.

Miss Watts, although not extensively known in the broader corpus of English literature, occupies a unique niche in the 19th-century literary scene with her contributions to the domestic arts. Her work, 'The Ladies' Knitting and Netting Book,' serves not only as a manual for the crafting enthusiast but also as a cultural artifact that reflects the gendered expectations and domestic roles prescribed to women during the Victorian era. This book, which details intricate patterns and practical advice for knitting and netting, was an invaluable resource to women who took pride in their needlework – an activity that was both a pastime and a practical necessity for the household. While little biographical information is available on Miss Watts herself, her book remains a testament to her expertise and her dedication to sharing this knowledge with other women of her time. Her literary style is pragmatic, yet attentive to the aesthetic elegance of the work produced, demonstrating an understanding of the social significance these crafts held. Though her legacy is largely confined to the realm of domestic manuals, Miss Watts' contribution to women's literature and craft cannot be understated, and her work continues to be referenced by needlework aficionados and historians of domestic arts.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 16.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Sachbuch/Ratgeber Freizeit / Hobby Handarbeit / Textiles
Schlagworte 19th century needlework novels • 19th-century women • antique handcraft books • arts and crafts • classic books on knitting • classic literature about crafts • cultural fabric • Domestic norms • familial connection • female authorship in classic literature • handicrafts • historical context • historical knitting fiction • Knitting • knitting techniques • leisure pursuits • literary works by Miss Watts • Meticulous instruction • Netting • Patterns • Social Identity • traditional needlecraft in literature • Victorian era women's literature • Victorian handicrafts • women's domestic arts in fiction
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