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NORWICH TEXTILES, A GLOBAL STORY 1750 - 1840 Written by Dr Michael Nix
The book covers the sourcing of wool, the production in East Anglia and in Ireland of worsted yarn, the processes in Norwich and Norfolk involved in turning this yarn into highly desirable and beautiful stuffs, and the trading and marketing of these fabrics in Europe, the Americas, China and elsewhere.
"a wonderfully erudite, comprehensive, well-illustrated and beautifully produced volume – everything we’d had hoped for and so much more!"
Cathy Terry, Norfolk Museums Service
- Publisher : The Costume and Textile Association (C&TA) 2023
- Language : English
- Paperback : xxvi, 596 pages
- ISBN: 978-1-3999-3469-5
- Dimensions : 24 x 3.5 x 17 cm
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SHAWL - COLOURING BOOKColouring Book: SHAWL The Golden Age 1790s to 1870s
So much more than just a colouring book - Each page is full of stunning illustrations by former London College of Fashion tutor and designer, Stephen Worth. It charts the development of fashions in the nineteenth century when Norwich manufacturers were world famous for their beautiful shawls sought after by Queens and Princesses. This delightful book is a fashion parade full of fascinating details about the designs and the beautiful women who wore them. A wonderful gift, or treat yourself! |
THE STRANGERS OF NORWICH - Written & Illustrated by Helen Hoyte
A beautifully illustrated book featuring the Dutch and Walloon weavers who moved to Norwich in the Elizabethan era to help revive the city's textile industry.
Author and illustrator Helen Hoyte has been researching the textile industry in Norwich for many years. Her work in establishing awareness of Norwich as a major centre for textiles from the medieval period up until the industrial revolution led to her being awarded the MBE in 2015.
- Publisher: Red Herring Publishing (1 Nov. 2017)
- Language : English
- ISBN-10: 1999783913
- ISBN-13 : 978-1999783914
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THE STORY OF THE NORWICH SHAWL Written by Helen Hoyte
A beautifully illustrated history of these extraordinary 19th century textiles.
One journal stated: 'A lady is known by her taste in her choice of shawl and how she wears it'. Norwich manufacturers, with their reputation for high quality products, excelled in creating delightful colours and designs which were endorsed by royalty and sought after around the world.
- Publisher : Nick Williams (30 Nov. 2010)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 88 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0955932025
- ISBN-13 : 978-0955932021
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Cards and Notelets
2024 Christmas Cards
Pack of 6 striking Christmas Cards for 2024 by designer Stephen Worth.
There are two options of designs: See first picture to identify the red set, on the left, and the green set on the right.
Each pack contains 6 different images. Inside the cards are blank for you to add your own message.
C&TA Crinolines Notelets
Crinoline Notelets - Pack of 6 notelets featuring delightful victorian crinoline fashion prints (Each pack contains 6 different images, some images may vary). Blank inside for you to write your own message.
C&TA 'Ladies in Hats' Collection - Cards Designed by Stephen Worth
Pack of 4 cards featuring stunning hat illustrations by Stephen Worth. Blank inside for you to write your own message.