This attractive series reveals the V&A's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Each title in the series includes a free CD of high resolution images. Novelty Patterns showcases the innovative and fanciful decoration employed for lightweight fabrics made between the early 1920s and the late 1940s.
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Valerie D. Mendes is a fashion and textiles historian who became Chief Curator of the former Textiles and Dress Department at the V&A. Previous publications include "Black in Fashion, ""20th Century Fashion in Detail, "and "Lucile Ltd."
Following the success of the previous titles in the "V&A Pattern" series, these four books reveal the Victoria and Albert Museum's spectacular and extensive pattern collections. Available separately - as well as in a collectors' slipcase edition - this season's titles are "Kimonos", "Novelty Patterns", "Owen Jones" and " Garden Florals".
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Har/Cdr. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 1851775897-11-1
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Seller Inventory # 1513841
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005097914
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Seller: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Used - Very Good. The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, is the world's greatest museum of art and design, with a vast collection that been an unparalleled resource for designers for 150 years. This new series of pattern books presents the range of the V &A's superb collections. Beautifully designed, accessible, and informative- perhaps a little quirky - they are a repository of ideas for designers of all kinds, but also a collection of desirable gift books. Included in each volume is a CD of all the images shown within--to be redrawn, reworked, or even licensed for further use. The books are available individually or in a beautiful decorative slipcase. Novelty Patterns showcases the innovative and fanciful decoration employed for lightweight fabrics made between the early 1920s and the late 1940s. Approximately 60 color illustrations show off the varied witty and attractive patterns. BEAUTIFUL COPY!!! Seller Inventory # 291445
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. pp. 80 65 Illus. Seller Inventory # 6525838
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Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Seller Inventory # Q-1851775897