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Asian Art Museum of San Francisco Likeness and Legacy in Korean Portraiture
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£15.29
Boydell & Brewer Ltd Textiles, Text, Intertext: Essays in Honour of
Book SynopsisEssays centred round the representation of weaving, both real and imagined, in the early middle ages. The triple themes of textile, text, and intertext, three powerful and evocative subjects within both Anglo-Saxon studies and Old English literature itself, run through the essays collected here. Chapters evoke the semantic complexities of textile references and images drawn from the Bayeux Tapestry, examine parallels in word-woven poetics, riddling texts, and interwoven homiletic and historical prose, and identify iconographical textures in medieval art. The volume thus considers the images and creative strategies of textiles, texts, and intertexts, generating a complex and fascinating view of the material culture and metaphorical landscape of the Anglo-Saxon peoples. It is therefore a particularly fitting tribute to Professor Gale R. Owen-Crocker, whose career and lengthy list of scholarly works have centred on her interests in the meaning and cultural importance of textiles, manuscripts and text, and intertextual relationships between text and textile. MAREN CLEGG HYER is Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of English at Valdosta State University; JILL FREDERICK is Professor of English at Minnesota State University Moorhead. Contributors: Marilina Cesario, Elizabeth Coatsworth, Martin Foys, Jill Frederick, Joyce Hill, Maren Clegg Hyer, Catherine E. Karkov, Christina Lee, Michael Lewis, Robin Netherton, Carol Neuman de Vegvar, Donald Scragg, Louise Sylvester, Paul Szarmach, Elaine Treharne.Trade ReviewOwen-Crocker is held in high esteem and affection by scholars and researchers in many fields and . . . her enthusiasm and encouragement have inspired researchers both within and outside traditional academia. * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *Table of ContentsIntroduction - Maren Clegg Hyer A Personal Recollection - Robin Netherton List of Publications of Gale R. Owen Crocker The Language of Dress and Textiles in Wills of the Old English Period - Louise Sylvester Opus what? The Textual History of Medieval Embroidery Terms and Their Relationship to the Surviving Embroideries c. 800-1400 - Elizabeth Coatsworth Intertextuality in the Bayeux Tapestry: The Form and Function of Dress and Clothing - Michael Lewis Birds of a Feather: Magpies in the Bayeux Tapestry? - Carol Neuman de Vegvar Threads and Needles: The Use of Textiles for Medical Purposes - Christina Lee Text, Textile, Context: Aldhelm and Word-weaving as Metaphor in Old English and Anglo-Latin Literature - Maren Clegg Hyer The Weft of War in the Exeter Book Riddles - Jill Frederick Fyrene dracan in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle - Marilina Cesario Old English in the Margins - Donald G Scragg Weaving Words on the Ruthwell Cross - Catherine E. Karkov Fates of the Apostles and Tituli - Paul E Szarmach Weaving and Interweaving: The Textual Traditions of Two of Ælfric's Supplementary Homilies - Joyce Hill Invisible Things in London, British Library, Cotton Vitellius A. xv - Elaine Treharne Redacting Harold Godwinson: the Vita Haroldi and William of Malmesbury - Martin Foys
£76.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
Book SynopsisThe effective preparation of garments for display is essential for exhibitions of contemporary and historical dress. Costumes not only need to be visually appealing but also fully supported and historically accurate. This book provides a comprehensive guide to mounting costumes from the eighteenth century to the present day. It includes methods for adapting and shaping figures to create historical silhouettes, constructing underpinnings and making replicas and toiles using inexpensive and simple techniques. A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting is an invaluable resource for conservators, historians and all those working with clothing in museums, private collections and throughout the fashion and theatre industries.Trained as a historical costume maker, author Lara Flecker is the textile display specialist at London's Victoria and Albert Museum. She has worked extensively with the museum's world-class costume collection, preparing garments for display. Her simpleTable of ContentsForeword; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Handling, dressing and conservation issues; Taking patterns and making toiles; Selecting and modifying mannequins and dress stands; Padding up the torso; Designing and making underpinnings; Trouble shooting ; Alternative methods for mounting costumes; Appendix - Basic sewing techniques; Bibliography; Suppliers list (UK and US); Glossary ; Index
£90.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd COLLECTING MORE HOUSEHOLD LINENS Schiffer Book
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hooked Rug Treasury
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vintage White Linens Schiffer Book for Collectors
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hot Shoes One Hundred Years Schiffer Book for
Book SynopsisExplore women's shoes as a powerful talisman of fashion, culture, and sexual energy. With 500 original colour photographs, and two dozen vintage illustrations, this book tells the real story of shoes. These are the shoes real women wore, and loved enough to save.
£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Platform Shoes
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Popular and Collectible Neckties Schiffer Book
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lace
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Graced by Lace
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Popular Purses Its in the Bag
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Antique Lace
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£41.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd VINTAGE VICTORIAN TEXTILES Schiffer Book for
Book SynopsisTextiles are an important part of any interior, but one that is frequently overlooked in restorations. See how the author, Brian Coleman, uses vintage Victorian textiles to create a rich and inviting atmosphere. Period textiles on everything from Victorian footstools to portieres are given an inspiring display in the elegant photography by Linda Svendsen. A helpful description of the varied uses to which different textiles were put in the Victorian home will encourage readers to use authentic fabrics. Advice on the care and conservation of vintage textiles and a guide to establishing values is most useful to those seeking to purchase vintage Victorian textiles today. For designers and collectors alike, this is a feast for the eyes and a prod for authenticity.
£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Complete Guide to Collecting Hooked Rugs
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Oriental Rugs from A to Z Schiffer Book for
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rugs and Posts
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£20.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 1000 Hats
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd High Fashion Hats 19501980
Book SynopsisPretty flowers, expert styling, and flattering designs characterize some of the features that define high fashion hats of the 1950s to 1980s. This comprehensive book combines over 700 color photographs with carefully researched facts about historical events, hairstyles, and hat designers in each decade. See the hats Christian Dior, Sally Victor, Mr. John, Halston, Oleg Cassini, Adolfo, Oscar de la Renta, and others designed for their exclusive and general clientele. An extensive millinery glossary is very useful and period photographs of women in the neighborhood proudly wearing their best hats are delightful today. Fashion collectors will drool at the images and current designers will love the inspiration. Hats are becoming again an important fashion accessory.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fun Handbags
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd High Fashion Handbags Classic Vintage Designs
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd TShirts
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Modern Hooked Rugs Inspiration
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£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Creative Hooker
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Vintage Textured Barkcloth
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Traditional Kimono Silks
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£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Art Nouveau and Art Deco Fashion Postcards
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Braiding with BarbaraTM Wool Rug Braiding
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Exotic Skin
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£41.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Masks from West and Central Africa
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£36.89
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Arts and Crafts Embroidery
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£39.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases Other Small
Book SynopsisThe German immigrants to Southeastern Pennsylvania developed a rich and very colorful quilting heritage after they arrived in America. This book focuses on a rare subset of that tradition--the patchwork pillowcase. If antique Pennsylvania quilts number in the thousands, patchwork pillowcases number in the hundreds. Gathered from private collectors and museums, the pillowcases presented here were made from about 1820 to 1920. Over 250 color photos showcase a huge assortment of nineteenth century printed fabrics used in both pieced and appliqué pillowcases. Quilt designs range from a simple four-patch to a complex carpenter''s wheel, while color schemes range from reserved red and white to bold pink and cheddar. This book will delight the quilt historian and inspire the quilt-maker.
£25.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Darlings of Dress Childrens Costume 18601920
Book SynopsisThis nostalgic look at children''s costume, from 1860 to 1920, reveals diverse cultural influences on its manufacture and design. More than 300 historic photographs, fashion plates, and selections from vintage catalogs and magazines, plus 115 color images, show examples of costume and accessories. See infants in period dress plus school-aged and teen fads and trends. Learn about the history of clothing use and development, fabric types, conservation and storage of textiles, and artistic inspiration, all arranged by decade. All types of clothing are represented, including christening gowns; boys' breeches, knickerbockers, and sack suits; swimwear and underwear; bloomers and blouses; fur, feather boas, and frocks; sailor suits and uniforms; collars and belts; capes and hoods; lingerie and dresses; sweaters and cardigans; overalls; and many more. Whether you are interested in clothing children wore in 1920 or to church in the Victorian era, this reference is a fun and evocative collection.
£28.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd NineteenthCentury Womens Fashion
Book SynopsisTrade Review" This picture book of 19th Century women's clothes is an invaluable resource for historians, scholars, theatre costume designers, artists & fashion enthusiasts." - David Aldous Cook, Antique & Collectors Trader
£30.39
MJ - Ohio University Press Quilts of the Ohio Western Reserve
Book SynopsisQuilts of the Ohio Western Reserve includes early quilts brought from Connecticut to the Western Reserve in northeastern Ohio and contemporary quilts, including one by a conservative Amish woman and another inspired by Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.Trade Review“Clark has rightly earned the moniker of being one of America’s foremost quilt historians.”“Ricky Clark, one of America’s revered quilt historians, has pulled together great examples of quilts from Ohio that show the influence of New England on a unique region of Northeastern Ohio.... Take a quilt-history lesson right in your own home with Ricky Clark as your teacher and enjoy the surprising quilts along the way.”
£999.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd 20th Century Linens and Lace
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£33.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Ties that Blind
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£23.79
Shanghai Press Exquisite Fabrics: Traditional Weaving and
Book SynopsisThis authoritative collector's book is the largest collection of Chinese weaving and embroider patterns available.For more than twenty-five hundred years the patterns of Chinese silk textiles captured the imaginations of their beholders. The woven and embroidered designs catalogued in Exquisite Fabrics, a survey by Gao Chunming, combine consummate mechanical and technical skill with an aesthetic vision driven by the need to communicate the most important message of Chinese culture. This Chinese art book is a compilation of over one thousand Chinese traditional designs found in weaving and embroidery. Known as zhiwen or wen in ancient China, these traditional patterns are the products of brilliant artistic skills that have been passed down from one generation to the next. Available in a gorgeous slipcase, this book presents a wide and comprehensive range of classical design motifs that include: dragons phoenix birds auspicious animals floral patterns insects and fish figures religious allegorical Table of ContentsContents: Volume I: Monographs 1.The Development of Weaving and Embroidery Technology 2.The Formal Elements of Traditional Patterns 3.Weaving and Embroidery Patterns through the Ages Volume II: Album of Patterns Dragon and Python Pattern Phoenix Patterns Rare Bird Patterns Auspicious Animal Patterns Flower Patterns Insect and Fish Patterns Figure Patterns Religious Patterns Geometric Patterns Allegorical Patterns
£174.40
