Mrs Beeton as you've probably never seen her before!!!
This is the original Mrs Beeton Book of Needlework that I inherited from my gran many, many years ago. I treasure it immensely.
First of all the cover which is still amazingly in good condition. To the side of it is a view of the gold edged pages. Gorgeous.
I must admit I rarely get the book out as it's in a bit of a fragile condition. About thirty years ago a friend who was a book binder at a local university offered to mend a couple of pages which were damaged. There is one loose page now which I really would love repairs but I've lost touch with him. If I had to rescue anything in a fire this is the one book I'd take along with my signed Elgiva Nichols book.
I must admit I rarely get the book out as it's in a bit of a fragile condition. About thirty years ago a friend who was a book binder at a local university offered to mend a couple of pages which were damaged. There is one loose page now which I really would love repairs but I've lost touch with him. If I had to rescue anything in a fire this is the one book I'd take along with my signed Elgiva Nichols book.
The start of the tatting section.
Coloured plates.
A certificate which helps date the book and is a treasure in itself.
The final two pictures are of pages which unfold from the book.