Old Italian Patterns Linen (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Published w/out dj. First edition thus. Austin, TX: Curious Works, 1996. 1st edition thus (original in 1892), NF/. Book has short tear on one flap at fold. 85 patterns are fully described and arranged by categories. Patterns 29-30, 31-32, 33-36, 37-38, 39-40 are duplicated, with the last two being double-page. All patterns are present. All introductory material and the patterns are loose and contained with three folding-flaps and enfolded by two boards, tied with a ribbon. This was an important publication trying to link the tradition of embroidery to the European Renaissance and earlier to the Middle East. Very nice copy. …

Condition: Very Good. Austin, TX: Curious Works Press, 1996. 1st edition. 4to. 1 portfolio: 2 volumes, 33 pages; 24 leaves of plates, some folded. Illustrations. Very Good book. (embroidery, Italy, patterns, history) Inquire if you need further information.