The McCarl Coverlet Collection is made up of a colorful assortment of textiles woven by weavers of many different traditions and backgrounds. Weavers from England, Ireland, and Scotland created coverlets woven in a double weave style. This technique featured two sets of warps woven together to create two pieces of cloth joined together. They were generally woven with blue and white threads. This technique was not unanimously used by weavers from these regions, as you will see throughout the book, but it does dominate weavings from these regions.

In Persia the Parasol is repeatedly found in the carved work of Persepolis, and Sir John Malcolm has an article on the subject in his "History of Persia." In some sculptures--of a very Egyptian character, by the way--the figure of a king appears attended by a slave, who carries over his head an Umbrella, with stretchers and runner complete. In other sculptures on the rock at Takht-i-Bostan, supposed to be not less than twelve centuries old, a deer-hunt is represented, at which a king looks on, seated on a horse, and having an Umbrella borne over his head by an attendant.

In Persia the Parasol is repeatedly found in the carved work of Persepolis, and Sir John Malcolm has an article on the subject in his "History of Persia." In some sculptures--of a very Egyptian character, by the way--the figure of a king appears attended by a slave, who carries over his head an Umbrella, with stretchers and runner complete. In other sculptures on the rock at Takht-i-Bostan, supposed to be not less than twelve centuries old, a deer-hunt is represented, at which a king looks on, seated on a horse, and having an Umbrella borne over his head by an attendant.

Women's knickers have long been the subject of shame, secrecy, titillation and amusement. 'History Drawers On' charts the development of these most private garments from their surprisingly recent origins in the nineteenth century through to the present day. Jackie Stuart draws on over thirty years of research and her extensive personal collection of antique and vintage costume and underwear to throw much needed light on this neglected area of costume history.

Dress as it has been, is, and will be - 1883 Reprint

Hints On Female Accomplishments And Manners, And Directions For The Preservation Of Health And Beauty.

Publishers Weekly Review: This basic guide to oriental rugs is organized to the advantage of the novice collector. A comprehensive section describes and illustrates the 41 most common motifs (geometric, floral and medallion styles and their variations) and the geographic areas where these motifs are produced. Once the motif of a rug is identified, readers can find a listing of the villages or tribes that characteristically employ that design, and can further discriminate according to the type of weave used in each region. Persian, Caucasian, Turkish and Turkoman rugs are covered, as well as those made in India, Pakistan and Roumania. BACKCOVER: There are numerous "Coffee table" art books available that serve as a catalogue of some Oriental rugs. Although useful, most of these books tend to leave people confused and are more akin to a museum catalogue than serving as a useful working book for one intending to purchase or identify oriental rugs. Invaluable for the prospective owner and experienced collector, the "Beginner's Guide to Oriental Rugs" presents clear illustrations of many of the most common designs found in Oriental rugs. Along with these designs are descriptions of the various rug makers that use the designs. To help refine things, the designs are followed by a detailed description of the rugs produced by each of the major rug producing tribes or towns. Complete advice is also given on evaluating a carpet, what makes one carpet more valuable than another, and how to take care of a carpet once you have it. Other useful features include a glossary, maps of all major rug producing areas, the history of Oriental rugs and how the carpets are made, etc. Here is the one book you will need to identify, evaluate and purchase oriental rugs. AUTHOR BIO: Linda Kline has been collecting Oriental rugs for almost two decades and has traveled extensively in her endeavor. She has encountered hundreds of people in this profession and offers the Beginner's Guide to Oriental Rugs as a way to reduce the amount of time, money and effort the average person faces when considering purchasing oriental rugs. Table of Contents Introduction 5 History &. Making of Oriental Rugs 9 Choosing Your Rug 19 Motifs 29 Persian Rugs 75 Caucasian Rugs. 127 Turkish Rugs 151 Turkoman Rugs.171 Chinese Rugs. 185 India, Pakistan, Roumania. 199 Glossary. 203 Index 218 Motif Illustrations: Barber Pole Stripe 33 Butterfly. 34 Candlestick 35 Caucasian Border 36 Chinese Fret 37 Chinese Wave 38 Cloud Band 39 Cock. 40 Cross 41 Cypress 42 Dog. 43 Endless Knot. 44 Fish. 45 Guli Hinnai 46 Herati Border. 47 Jug & Comb. 48 Latch Hook 49 Link 50 Lotus 51 Medallion. 52 Mini Khani. 53 Mir 54 Mirhab 55 Octagon 56 Palmette. 57 Pole Medallion 58 Pomegranate 59 Rosette. 60 Scorpion. 61 Serrated Leaf. 62 Snake 63 Star 64 Swastika. 65 Trantula. 66 Triangle 67 Tree of Life 68 Trefoil . 69 Turkoman Gul . 70 Weeping Willow . 71 Yin Yang . 72 Zig Zag 73

In Persia the Parasol is repeatedly found in the carved work of Persepolis, and Sir John Malcolm has an article on the subject in his "History of Persia." In some sculptures--of a very Egyptian character, by the way--the figure of a king appears attended by a slave, who carries over his head an Umbrella, with stretchers and runner complete. In other sculptures on the rock at Takht-i-Bostan, supposed to be not less than twelve centuries old, a deer-hunt is represented, at which a king looks on, seated on a horse, and having an Umbrella borne over his head by an attendant.

This book collects three early texts with full illustrations on lacemaking: Old Point Lace, and How to Copy It (1878), by Daisy Waterhouse Hawkins; Point and Pillow Lace (1899), by A. Mary Sharp; Lace: Its Origin and History (1904), by Samuel L. Goldenberg. These texts review patterns, descriptions, and histories of a wide range of laces.

Hints On Female Accomplishments And Manners, And Directions For The Preservation Of Health And Beauty.

Set in Wales in a cottage by the sea. A ruined poet returns home to his ruined friends - Aaron of the phantom daughters, the sea-wracked, Johnny Conch, Black Branwen, Olga the Ever-Ready, who battle for the poet's survival or destruction. Who wins in the end?

The Handbook Of Dressmaking - 1845 Reprint.

1852 Reprint of the Vintage Book about Costumes: "Costumes of Europe with Descriptions of the People, Manners, and Customs. By a traveller through Europe." Illustrated with 24 Engravings.

Miss Brooke is a well known as an authority on historical costume. In this single volume she covers a history of dress in England from earliest times. The book contains an ample text, four coloured plates, and nearly three hundred drawings in line. This book will prove to be a fascinating read for anyone with an interest in the subject, providing a vast amount of information and detail that will be of use to theatrical designers, both professional and amateur. Contents Include: William The Conqueror to Edward III 1066-1327; Edward III to Henry VII 1327-1485; Early Tudors, Henry VII to Elizabeth 1485-1558; Elizabeth to James I 1558-1625; Charles I to James II 1625-84; James II to George III 1685-1760; George III to George IV 1760-1820; George IV, William IV and Victoria 1820-50; Victoria 1850-80; Victoria 1880-1900.

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