Note From an Artist

The pattern which was dramatically different from the illustration was the ring pattern on
p96.  The braid that I made was really attractive but unlike the picture, it had open scalloped
edges (so it looked a bit like a smaller version of the necklace pattern on p77 with more
frequent scallops).

I also found that the reverse chain braid on p26 looked more like its name (a chain that reverses  through the course of the braid) than the illustration.

In both cased the resulting braids have been attractive and usable but it puzzled me that they were so different from the picture.

Braiding Table $89.95

THE ART OF HAIR WORK, HAIR BRAIDING AND JEWELRY OF SENTIMENT, Mark Campbell.
Paper Back
Hair work and braiding at its height of sophistication is detailed in this republication of the 1875 edition.
Much akin in technique to Kumi-Himo, these braids rely on openness and texture rather than color.
Supplemented by material from Godey's Lady's Book from years 1850 - 1859. Should appeal to craftsperson, historian, jeweler and collector. 208pgs. $25.00 +$3.50 shipping in US
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Note from the Publisher

This book is an exact reprint of the original.

We are sorry for any errors found in the illustrations.

Overall it is a very good source of instructions for braiding hair work.