I've sent my contact the images already cited as proof-of-concept for
Tudor period, and the information posted here that there were stitches
that could be reversible. That's a good start, but for publication
purposes she needs a published source on the stitch types for that period
(as seen in real examples); is there a book that examines historic
stitching with close regard to period, e.g. not just saying "this stitch
is medieval" but rather "these stitches appear in X type of artifacts from
Y time and Z place"?
Holy grail here would be examples of embroidery from c. 1400 clearly meant
to be viewed on the reverse. Possibly not available, though. Extant pieces
from 1400 are a lot rarer than from 1550.
But it's not my area so I don't know all the standard sources the way I do
in my own specialties.
--Robin
The book you're looking for is "History of Western Embroidery" by Shuette.
I think I've got that right, if I don't, please someone correct me. Good
luck trying to find it, though. It's been out of print for ages, the copy I
owned fell victim to a friend's bad divorce and was destroyed, and my local
library's copy has been stolen.
Melusine
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