Mary Lincoln's Fashions

[Donna McCreary]

(10-21-2014 05:44 PM)Eva Elisabeth Wrote:  Thanks for your replies! Betty, may I ask - what are needlepoint suspenders?

Is it okay if I answer this one Eva?
Suspenders are sometimes called braces. They are worn over the shoulders and buttoned into the waist of the pants' waistline to hold up the trousers. Needlepoint is embroidery worked over canvas, typically in a diagonal stitch. It covers the entire surface of the fabric and is often used to create elaborate designs.

Can someone post a photo of a pair of needlepoint braces so Eva can see the beautiful design work?