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The Subversive Stitch: Embroidery and the Making of the Feminine
Rozsika Parker - 1984
In this fascinating study, Rozsika Parker traces a hidden history--the shifting notions of femininity and female social roles--by unraveling the history of embroidery from medieval times until today.