Embroidery, business enterprise and philanthropic ventures in nineteenth century Britain
In the nineteenth century a new form of needlework 'Art Embroidery' fuelled entrepreneurial ventures. The significance of these ventures will be explored and the contribution made by women employed in this industry, investigating their prevalent working practices and relating this to our u...
Main Author: | Cluckie, Linda |
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Other Authors: | Myrddin, Lewis |
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Sheffield Hallam University
2006
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Online Access: | https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.433153 |
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