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Embroidered gown, House of Worth, 1870s |
Yes, needlework.
I'm an avid needlepointer. It's my go-to hobby when I'm drowning in procrastination. I've got the canvas stretched and set up on a frame, my special work light, my glasses, my tiny gold scissors in the shape of a crane, various needles and silks....but the world of embroidery was new to me. Until I discovered how vital it is to the fashion and clothing of Jennie Jerome's life--and the art of dressmaking in Europe.

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