Two volumes paged continuously. At head of title: Dedicated to H.R.M. Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne. Rest of title page: ... Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms / by...
Rest of title page: ... Illustrated with upwards of 800 wood engravings, and coloured plates. Plain sewing, textiles, dressmaking, appliances, and terms / by S.F.A. Caulfeild ; Church embroidery, lace, and ornamental needlework, by Blanche C. Saward
Through Shen-Kan is the account of a 1908-09 expedition to the Shensi and Kansu provinces of northern China. The expedition was funded by Robert Sterling Clark, one of the heirs to the Singer Sewing Machine fortune. Clark was joined by the...
Clark, Robert Sterling, 1877-1956 -- Correspondence -- Manuscripts; Sowerby, Arthur de Carle, 1885-1954 -- Correspondence -- Manuscripts;
This brief note from Robert Sterling Clark in Cooperstown, NY to Arthur de Carle Sowerby informs Sowerby that Clark has transferred money to him. It is accompanied by two telegrams from Sowerby to Clark asking for money.
Biennale di Venezia (54th : 2011) ; Latin America--Exhibitions
Preservation copy of document files in the Latin American Pavilion press kit. The press kit was downloaded from the Venice Biennale website and was produced in conjunction with the exhibition held in Venice, for the 54th Venice Biennale, June 4 -...
Lamerie, Paul de, 1688-1751--Exhibitions; Silver--Collections (Public)--Williamstown; Exhibition catalogues (Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute) 3
Scott, Edward Henry, 1842-1883;Silverwork -- England -- London -- 18th century;Tableware -- England -- London -- 18th century;Plates (Tableware) -- England -- London -- 18th century;Devices (Heraldry);Coats of arms
Detail: Depicts one of twelve dinner plates
Marks: Fully marked on underside of each rim: lion passant date letter l for 1746/47 leopard's head maker's mark P.L in script, coronet above, pellet below (Grimwade 2204)
Art museums; Metropolitan Museum of Art; Art museum visitors; Aesthetics; Duccio, di Buoninsegna, d. 1319; Gautama Buddha -- Statues -- Afghanistan -- Bamiyan Region; Sculpture, Buddhist -- Afghanistan -- Bamiyan Region; Taliban; Master Engelram;...
Summary: The director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art speaks at the Clark. The title of his talk is, "Museums: Why Should We Care?"
Contents: Introduction by Michael Conforti (ca. 11 mins.) -- Philippe de Montebello presentation (ca. 49...
This is a notebook kept by Robert Sterling Clark during his 1908-1909 exhibition to northern China. It contains observations related to surveying and meteorology, as well as some anecdotes about the trip.
Sands, Edward; Landscape photography -- Maine; Portrait photography -- United States; Mount Desert Island (Me.) -- Description and travel; Maine
Includes "21 autoglyph illustrations [by W.P. Allen] from photographs at Mount Desert, Maine, and a portrait. W.P. Allen, of West Gardner, purchased Artotype patent rights [in] 1879...Chandler identifies the Autoglyph with the Indotype...
"The illustration and explanation of the use of a shading machine, the "Skiagraph," is most interesting. [Includes] examples of photo-engraving as well as equipment."--Hanson Collection catalog, p. 94
China--Politics and government--1912-1928; Budgets, Personal; Cost and standard of living; Tianjin (China); Foreign exchange rates; Zhejiang Sheng (China)--History; Hebei Sheng (China)--History; Anfu Xian (China)--History; Jiangsu Sheng...
Letter from Arthur de Carle Sowerby in China to Robert Sterling Clark in which Sowerby acknowledges and thanks Clark for the 400 pounds he's sent. He apologizes for the "over-vehement" tone of his previous letter, but insists that the former...
China--Politics and government--1912-1928; Budgets, Personal; Cost and standard of living; Tianjin (China); Foreign exchange rates; Zhejiang Sheng (China)--History; Hebei Sheng (China)--History; Anfu Xian (China)--History; Jiangsu Sheng...
Letter from Arthur de Carle Sowerby to Robert Sterling Clark duplicating the other letter from October 31, 1924. This one was produced prior to the other and is lacking the postscript and enclosure.
H.V. Allen & Co.; Berry Bros. & Rudd; Brooks Brothers (Firm); Browning Firearms Company; G. & J. Cary; Crouch & Fitzgerald; Dent; Dr. Auzoux; Duveen Brothers; F.E. Brandis, Sons & Co.; Galle; Gaumont (Firm); George Philip & Son; Gerrard and Company...
These items range from a set of andirons presumably used by the Clarks to RSC’s military uniforms. Items related to RSC’s horse breeding and scientific exploration are included, as are decorative objects.
