In-Depth Book Mission Arts Crafts Period Textiles Lavishly illustrated in color and black-and-white, 200 illustrations, including 150 plates in full color, highlight this comprehensive book which features

AMERICA ARTS AND CRAFTS TEXTILES by Dianne Ayres and others, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., NY, 2002.

This in-depth book 'provides historical background as well as decorating inspiration for those who collect and appreciate the Arts and Crafts style. In addition to glorious photographs of individual textiles, more than two dozen photographs show the pieces in period room settings, while other illustrations include vintage advertisements and ephemera. The bold and colorful table linens, curtains, pillow shams, clothing, and other textiles typical of the period were often stenciled, embroidered, appliquéd, or block printed with the same stylized motifs inspired by nature – such as flowers and insects – that appear in the pottery, metalwork, furniture, stained glass, and other decorative arts found in the Arts and Crafts home.' This pictorial guide to Mission Arts and Crafts textiles is the most complete reference available on the subject.

Oversize 10.6 in. x 10 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 248 pages.

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Antique Tapestry Textiles 265+ Photos / Rare Book This massive oversize book with 232 pages, 82 color plates, and 185 black-and-white photographs, covers the history of tapestries from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to contemporary times. In addition to the history, this book gives technical insight into their manufacture.

THE BOOK OF TAPESTRY – HISTORY AND TECHNIQUE preface by Jean Lurcat, Vendome Press, NY, 1965/1978.

This scholarly text covers by chapter; Gothic Tapestry by Pierre Verlet (Catalog of Gothic Tapestries and Inventory of Gothic Tapestries); Classical Tapestry by Michel Florisoone (Catalog of Classical Tapestries and selection of Classical Tapestries); Contemporary Tapestry by Adolf Hoffmeister (Catalog of Contemporary Tapestries); The Weaver’s Art by Francois Tabard; Appendix; Bibliography; and Principal Historical Figures Mentioned in This book. "This team of specialists and the wealth of illustrations, many especially chosen for this edition, will assure that this volume remains the standard work on the subject."

Oversize / heavy 10.2 in. x 12.4 in. hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 232 pages.

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Rare Book Scandinavian Embroidery History / Design Superbly illustrated in color and black-and-white, this rare out-of-print book provides a scholarly survey of

SCANDINAVIAN EMBROIDERY PAST AND PRESENT by Edith Nielsen, Charles Scribner’s Sons, NY, 1978.

This book covers by chapter: Scandinavian Embroidery 1700 to 1850; Scandinavian Embroidery 1850 to the Early 1900s; Scandinavian Embroidery after 1925; Projects with Instructions; Chinaware Coordinated Embroidery; Border and Scatter Designs; Trends from Scandinavian Handwork Schools; General Instructions; Sources for Scandinavian Embroidery Materials; Bibliography; and Index. 'This comprehensive book gives the history of Scandinavian embroidery from 1700 to the present, showing the different traditions that developed in each country. Two unique styles, Hardanger and Hedebo, are fully explained, and special attention is given to the Christmas designs which are perennially popular. In addition to general instructions, there are directions for twenty four projects including pillows, wall hangings, and tablecloths. The designs are colorful and unmistakable in style.' Whether a student of the arts, or a collector, dealer, or historian of embroidery styles, this book will prove to be an indispensable reference.

8.5 in. x 10.9 in. hardback with dust cover in very good condition. 174 pages.

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