The Needlework of Historic Boyz II Men

Sew What?

English - June 03, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB
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In this episode, Isabella discusses needlework made by boys and men in the 18th and 19th centuries. She focuses on professional embroideries, sailor woollies, trench art, and schoolboy samplers.

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