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...
Birds -- China -- Classification; Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945; Pellagra; Emphysema, Pulmonary; Thrushes; Clark, Robert Sterling, 1877-1956 -- Correspondence -- Manuscripts; Sowerby, Arthur de Carle, 1885-1954 -- Correspondence -- Manuscripts;
Letter from Arthur de Carle Sowerby in Washington, D.C. to Robert Sterling Clark in which Sowerby informs Clark that he and Mrs. Sowerby have been ill with the flu. Sowerby says that nothing has gone well for him since the Japanese occupation in...
Art, Modern -- 21st century -- Montenegro-- Exhibition; Exhibitions ; Biennale di Venezia (54th : 2011)
Preservation copy of document files in the Montenegro 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 -...
Art, Modern -- 21st century -- Serbia-- Exhibition; Exhibitions ; Biennale di Venezia (54th : 2011)
Preservation copy of document files in the Serbian 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 - November...
Jacquard, Joseph-Marie, 1752-1834; Abbās I, Shah of Iran, 1571-1629; Rugs, Oriental
Author's armorial book-plate reproduced on t.-p. Ornamental lining-papers. Each colored plate accompanied by leaf with descriptive letterpress. Includes index. Bibliography: p. [387]-401. Allegory.--Contemporary arts.--Carpets, runners and...
Folk art -- Czech Republic -- Ruthenia; Costume -- Czech Republic -- Ruthenia; Ruthenia (Czechoslovakia) -- Social life and customs; Decorative arts -- Czech Republic -- Ruthenia; Decoration and ornament, Ukrainian;
One of 300 copies printed. "Translated by L. Hyde."
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...
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
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...
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...
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
Clans; Tartans; Highlands (Scotland); Clans -- Scotland -- History
Publication information based on title page of Volume 1. Volumes 1-4 continuously paged; Volumes 5-8 continuously paged. CAI copy has added engraved t.p. in v. 1: The Scottish Highlands, Highland clans and Highland regiments. CAI copy has t.p. and...
Publisher's advertisements bound in at end of volume. Rest of title page: by Mrs Pullan, (aiguillette,) author of "The manual of the wardrobe," "The court partial," "Maternal counsels," etc; editor of "The London review" and "The London and Paris...
Rest of title page: "...by Ellen P. Claydon, Head Mistress of Chuckery Council School, Walsall, Author of "Handiwork and Needlework" and joint author of "Knitting without specimens" and C.A. Claydon, Sewing Mistress, Tantarra Street Mixed School,...
