Virginia Churchill Bath

Author of Lace

4 Works 215 Members 8 Reviews

About the Author

Includes the names: Virginia C. Bath, Virginia Churhill Bath, Virginia Churchill Bath

Image credit: Virginia Churchill Bath circa 1979

Works by Virginia Churchill Bath

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Lace (1974) 95 copies, 4 reviews

Needlework in America (1979) 83 copies, 3 reviews

Embroidery Masterworks (1972) 36 copies, 1 review

Embroidered Masterworks 1 copy

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Gender: female
Occupations: artist
designer
assistant curator, Art Institute of Chicago
served on the staff of the Art Institute of Chicago from 1952–1971, conservator of the Textile Department
Organizations: Art Institute of Chicago
Relationships: Bath (1921-2011), Jr., George Russell (husband) m. 1942
Bath, Kenneth (son)
Bath, Russell (son)
Places of residence: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Beecher, Illinois, USA
Associated Place (for map): Illinois, USA

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aulsmith 2,871 reviews

Lace by Virginia Churchill Bath

This book both helps you recognize different lace making techniques and shows you how to do them. You may need additional books to help with some of the more difficult techniques, but putting the techniques in context with samples, including many modern pieces, is extremely helpful and inspiring

Jun 11, 2010 (Edited)3 other reviews

SHCG 980 reviews

Needlework in America : history, designs, and techniques by Virginia C. Bath