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Victorian Era
Shells and Ornamental Shell Work
Spiral Bound Book Republication™
Originally Published in 1877!
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Up for bid is another marvelous Dakota Prairie Treasures Spiral Bound Book Republication™ of the ultra-rare "Shells and Ornamental Shell Work," originally published in 1877! This item is filled with Victorian era instructions and steel plate etchings from an original Victorian ornamental shell work source! These items were created by the ladies of 1877 and earlier in American, Europe and the Mediterranean! (Original is NOT for sale)
Dakota Prairie Treasures new line of Spiral Bound Book Republications™ oh-so-conveniently lie flat while in use!
This is a unbelievably nice touch if you have every tried to read a pattern's instructions while your hands are full of your work in progress. As an avid crafter myself my personal experience prompted my choice of spiral binding for it's ease-of-use alone. I bet you'll love it too!
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This HISTORIC item contains shell-work fundamentals, design instructions and how to prepare your specimens to create a variety of shell work art items from the mid 1870's and earlier! There are instructions from collecting the shells to display techniques! Very opulent Victorian style and class!
This is the perfect opportunity to purchase your own version of another wonderful craft republication revealing our heritage from early America and European!
An excerpt:
"The many elegant articles adorned with shells, which are brought to this country from the Mediterranean, have induced persons of taste to endeavor to copy some of these beautiful but costly elegancies. Many shells are so beautiful in form and color that they are eminently adapted for mosaic and the more delicate follower-work…"
Topics addressed include:
Collecting Shells
(Various methods discusses)
Types of Shells
(By species)
Cleansing Shells
(Both robust and delicate varieties)
The Cabinet for Exhibiting Specimens
Specimens under Glass Shades
A Clock Ornamented with Shells
Instruments, etc Polishing, etc
Shell Ornaments
General Color and Artistry Rules
Shading the Cement
A Shell Bracket
Dressing-table Ornaments
(Toilet-boxes, brush & comb, basket for hair-pins, pincushion stand, powder & jewel casket, & catch-all)
Diagrams for handkerchief-box and brush box or tray
Work Box
Filling up of the Ground-work
Window-Box
Card-Basket
Work-Basket of Shells
Color Contrast and Complementary Paint Instructions
Shell Flowers
Basket of Shell-Flowers
Implements and Materials Required
Large Rose
Delicate Rose
Rose-Bud
Camellia
Violet
Forget-me-not
Blue Grove Love
Double Buttercup
Sweet Peas
Rose
Acacias
Wisteria
Passion-flower
White Passion-flower
Lilies-of-the-Valley
Blue-Bell
Crocus
Vinca or Periwinkle
Dicentra or Bleeding Heart
Fuchsia
Pansy
Tuberose
Hydrangea
Verbenas
Star of Bethlehem
Dahlia
Sprays
Leaves (Wax or paper)
How to Preserve the Finished Products
The supplies need to enjoy this art can be found on eBay quite readily. You just have to hunt a little bit! :) Or, of course, you can utilize contemporary tools and materials found at a near by fabric, craft or hobby store.
The Spiral Bound Book Republication™ you will receive is representative of the types of needlework expertise of earlier genteel and feminine American and European culture! If you're into nostalgia like I am you will have many hours of enjoyment recreating antique handcrafted items for yourself or others dear to your heart just the way your -great-great-grandmothers did!
You will appreciate the attention taken in providing a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that you will use for many years to come. This information has been scanned at a high resolution and electronically revamped to provide you with the very best hardcopy reproduction. Unlike other reproduction sellers this is NOT a cheap, grainy photocopy! Our Spiral Bound Republication™ has so many more advantages over the original book.
What are the benefits of our antique book Spiral Bound Book Republications™?
* Our products are produced with front and back covers of heavy stock paper.
* Our products are made using the latest LaserJet printing technology meaning the ink will not smear like inferior photocopy or inkjet products do.
* Our spiral binding allows your book to lie flat during use for ease of viewing while working on your projects.
* Our products do not cost a small fortune for you to obtain and enjoy.
* Every image and every page has been scanned to produce crystal clear images and you never have to deal with any crumbling old paper!
* These scans are enlarged to full-page dimensions for ease of viewing!
* You can gift this wonderful Victorian Era shellcraft pattern find to family and friends!
*Each item is shipped with extra packing materials, if needed, to prevent it being folded or bent while traveling through the postal system!
Curious about the quality of these scans? Please contact me and I will forward an image for your own personal inspection! You will appreciate the attention we have taken in providing you with a TOP QUALITY PRODUCT that will be use for many years to come...
Check out Dakota Prairie Treasures' current auctions for many other unique needlework CD & Spiral Bound Book Republications™ for your creative needle working pleasure!
Payment: I prefer Paypal but also accept money orders or personal check.
Shipping: Within the USA: $4.95 via USPS. Out-of-country destinations (Canada included): $8.95. International buyers are responsible for their country's custom duties. We do not mark merchandise shipments as "gift" on the USPS Customs form. Insurance is optional and runs $1.65 per $50 increments per shipment. Combined shipping is available for all Dakota Prairie Auctions ending within 48 hours.
Copyright Restrictions: All sources utilized in producing Dakota Prairie Treasures' Copyrighted Republication Products originate from public domain works. However, all text, images and trademarks contained within our Republication Products (and listing descriptions) are our creative property and copyrighted solely to Dakota Prairie Treasures. All Rights Reserved. No resale rights apply. You are permitted to use our product's information for items you make for yourself or for gifts. However, our products text, designs and images remain the exclusive legal property of Dakota Prairie Treasures. Our products contents may not be reproduced, used in class lessons or duplicated in any media or electronic format to be resold or "shared" (either individually or as a package or kit) without our prior written consent. Any and all violations will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. Returns allowed due to manufacturing defects only.
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