The Vault is Slate’s new history blog. Like us on Facebook; follow us on Twitter @slatevault; find us on Tumblr. Find out more about what this space is all about here. Unlike many samplers, which ...
NMAHTEX copy 39088019431311 inscribed by the author. American Indian porcupine quill embroidery -- Indian bead needlework -- Indian applique, Alaskan fishskin needlework -- Early stump work, silk and ...
Working by hand with fabric, needle and thread is a skill that dates to the earliest days of colonial Delaware. And, in the beginning, it was based on necessity. Clothing was made by hand — as were ...