Analysis of Drapery: A Reprint of Two Rare 19th Century Drapery Manuals from the Winterthur Library (19th Century Landmarks in Design, Vol. 1) ... 19th Century : Landmarks in Design, Vol 1) - Hardcover

Arrowsmith, James; Winkler, Gail Caskey; King, Furniture Pattern Designer. Thomas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0926494031 ISBN 13: 9780926494039

Publisher: Acanthus Press,U.S., 1993

Synopsis

Published by Acanthus Press, 48 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010. Reprints two rare 19th-century drapery manuals from the Winterthus Library (the first by Arrowsmith, the second by King). An introduction by Gail Caskey Winkler explains their use and the context of their publication: by subscription, in England, for the increasing numbers of households that could afford fabrics and be concerned with fashion (such decorating was men's province at that time). Both give detailed descriptions of workroom techniques and include illustrations. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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Synopsis

Published by Acanthus Press, 48 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010. Reprints two rare 19th-century drapery manuals from the Winterthus Library (the first by Arrowsmith, the second by King). An introduction by Gail Caskey Winkler explains their use and the context of their publication: by subscript

Edition details

• Publisher: Acanthus Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0926494031
• ISBN 13: 9780926494039
• Binding: Hardcover