http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/browse?type=lccn&index=37718&key=TT%2000000820%20.C787%201875&c=c
This link takes you to the Knitting section…but you can search by call number, any call number…this is such a wonderful resource!
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A commonplace book was used to assemble a collection of useful ideas, quotes and facts. From the Latin loci communes or 'common places'.
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Hi 🙂
I only recently found your blog. Wonderful resource!
How would I find the embroidery books? I had a play, but no luck.
I must be going mad….I swear that I left a comment here yesterday.
Firstly, thankyou for being a great resource!
Secondly, I’m an Australian, and wouldn’t know American Congress numbers if they bit me. Can you guide me to the Embroidery (historical, stumpwork, goldwork) section/s please?
Hi
The Library of Congress system keys off of letters, then numbers. N is arts, NK is decorative arts….go here for some of the NK listings:
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/browse?type=lccn&index=19734&key=NK%2000004623%20.B75%20.C3&c=c
Wiki link for a catalog of LCC classifications:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_of_Congress_Classification
Hope this helps!
ta
Cele