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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction
- List of Illustrations
- Acknowledgements
- 1. Early Life
- 2. Career as a Dietician 1919-1950's
- 3. Elgiva as a Tatter 1950s-1980
- 4. Elgiva's Books
- Elgiva's Threads and Shuttles
- Examples of Elgiva's Work, and Recent Interpretations
- Appendices
- A. Entries in Elgiva's address book
- B. Funeral tribute
- Bibliography
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Title: Elgiva Agnes Nicholls, Tatter: Life and Career 1900-1982
Biographer: Heather Lickley
Format/Publication Date: TPB:2009
Publisher: Self, Surrey, UK
Page Count: 40
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 8 1/2" x 5"
ISBN: None
SUMMARY- This is not a pattern book, but a biography of the influential tatter, Elgiva Agnes Nicholls. Ms. Lickley did a well-researched and thoughtful job. If you have an interest in the history of tatting as an evolving handicraft, this is a lovely tribute.
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