66 Conservative" one in public estimation; and the time seems at length arrived when that triumph of female ingenuity and industry, "The Art of NeedleWORK" may be treated as a fitting subject of historical and social record-fitting at least for a female hand. The chief aim of this volume is that of affording a comprehensive record of the most noticeable facts, and an entertaining and instructive gathering together of the most curious and pleasing associations, connected with "THE ART OF NEEDLEWORK," from the earliest ages to the present day; avoiding entirely the dry technicalities of the art, yet furnishing an acceptable accessory to every work-table-a fitting tenant of every boudoir. The Authoress thinks thus much necessary in explanation of the objects of a work on what may be called a maiden topic, and she trusts that that leniency in criticism which is usually accorded to the adventurer on an unexplored track will not be withheld from her. |