Milinaric David (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. [1st edition], 1st printing ; 192 pp. ; color illustrations ; 32 cm. ; ISBN: 0847819744 (HC); 9780847819744 (HC) LCCN: 96-18122 ; OCLC: 34640758; LC: NK8806; Dewey: 746 ; red cloth with gold lettering, in color photographic dustjacket ; 200 photographs ; photographs of the interiors of the homes of Nicholas Jones, Christopher Shale, John Steel, Marianne Hodgson, Antonio Floirendo, Carlo Ceresa, and the Mavrolean family ; ".[I]ncludes practical advice on the choice of fabrics for the classic interior, and their suitability for various household applications from curtaining and upholstery to throws, bedcovers and table cloths."--introduction ; "The first section of the book examines the history of fabrics, from medieval tapestries and eastern silks, to eighteenth-century Toile de Jouy and the latest innovations in synthetics. This is followed by a series of beautifully photographed rooms that show how textiles are used in the home for curtains and drapes, table linens and bedspreads, cushions and lampshades, and the more specialized canopies and awnings. The final section describes the textures, patterns, and weaves of cottons, linens, wool, silks, satins, velvets, damasks, jacquards, laces, and tapestries. Finishes such as felting, glazing, waterproofing, and moire are explained, and hundreds of fabric samples are reproduced." ; FINE/FINE. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 320pp. Lavishly illustrated in colour. heavy item, may attract additional postage.