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...
"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
Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 -- Portraits; George, Saint, d. 303; Diogenes, d. ca. 323 B.C; Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848 -- Portraits; Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 -- Homes and haunts -- Massachusetts -- Cambridge; Raphael (Archangel);...
Includes "28 Heliotype illustrations from a number of methods, each designed to highlight various applications of the process...This book was prepared in conjunction with Osgood's display at the Centennial in Philadelphia. All of the plates are...
Biennale di Venezia (54th : 2011) ; Bassim, Francisco, artist ; Yoshi, artist ; Labin, Clemencia, artist ; Venezuela--Exhibitions
Preservation copy of document files in the Venezuelan 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 -...
Coal-tar colors; Calico-printing; Dyes and dyeing; International Exhibition (1861 : London, England)
Includes mounted specimens of cloth. Included are textile samples from Wood and Wright, Calico printers and bleachers, Manchester (England); Edward Schunck and Simon Pincoffs, dye chemists, Manchester (England); E. Brooke and Co., dye chemists,...
Mounted samples of colored wool and cotton waste, etc. "Part first gives a descriptive account of the dye stuffs; if of vegetable origin where produced, how cultivated, and how prepared for use; if chemical, their composition, specific gravities,...
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...
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...
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,...
"An experience of several years as Principal of The Textile Department of the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, has shown the author of this work the necessity and value of a Text-book on Textile Designing and Weaving. The...
