Alphabets; Initials ; Illumination of books and manuscripts
Illustrated title page in colors; Ornamental borders; Bibliographical foot-notes; "The art of illuminating: what it was,--what it should be,--and how it may be practiced. By M. Digby Wyatt, architect." pages 1-96; "Exhibited: Gothic Revival and...
Höroldt, Johann Gregor, 1696-1775, Manner of;Staatliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Meissen;Meissen porcelain;Porcelain -- German -- Meissen -- 18th century;Hard paste porcelain -- German -- Meissen -- 18th century;Teapots -- German -- Meissen -- 18th...
Marks: Painted: crossed swords in underglaze blue script K.P.M. [Königliche Porzellan Manufactur] in gilt in teapot and lid: 32. (dot has almost disappeared in teapot)
Platel, Pierre, ca. 1664-1719 -- Spurious and doubtful works;Silverwork -- England -- London -- 18th century;Candlesticks -- England -- London -- 18th century;Decorative arts -- England -- London -- 18th century;Scrolls (Decorative arts);Fluting...
Detail: Depicts single candlestick;Purportedly Pierre Platel
Marks: Indistinctly marked on neck of base: date letter g for 1702/3 lion's head erased, possibly Britannia maker's mark possibly PL, crown and star above, fleur de lis below...
Ornamental half-title. Added illustrated title-page. Engraved half title. The illuminated book of needlework, bound as part 2, has individual t.-p.: The illuminated ladies' book of useful and ornamental needlework. Published anonymously in 1840...
Three volumes paged continuously. "Bibliographie": v. 3, [565]-567. t. 3. Rest of title: Description détaillée des sujets figurés dans les planches. Table analytique. Table méthodique
Morris, William, 1834-1896; Burne-Jones, Edward Coley, 1833-1898
Edition limited to 220 copies, 210 of which are for sale. CAI has no. 187. Bibliographical appendix: pp. i-xxx. "The drawings of Kelmscott Manor were made from photographs taken by
Mr. Frederick H. Evans, by whose kind permission they are here...
Victoria and Albert Museum -- Catalogs; Embroidery, Persian -- Catalogs; Embroidery -- England -- London -- Catalogs
"First printed March 1929." "The Guide has been prepared by Mr. Leigh Ashton... under the direction of Mr. A. J. B. Wace."--Prefatory note (signed: Eric Maclagan). Bibliography: p. 15
Three volumes paged continuously. "Bibliographie": v. 3, [565]-567. Rest of title: t. 1. Bijouterie, bagues, bracelets, boucles d'oreilles, bijoux en acier & en fonte de Berlin, boutons, châtelaines, cachets, pommes de cannes, éventails, miroirs,...
"...I am indebted to my friend Mr. Maurice B, Adams for the exceedingly careful and conscientious manner in which these illustrations have been prepared, and for the hearty co-operation and able assistance he has given to me in preparing the...
Embroidery; Tapestry; Textile fabrics; Lace and lace making; Wallpaper; Decoration and ornament
"This limited edition has been printed from type and the type distributed." "The material presented in the present volume constituted, for the most part, a series of articles which appeared in Good furniture magazine during the years 1915, 1916,...
Publication information from title page in Vol. 1. Includes dedication 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...
