About this title: A study of the many techniques employed by medieval embroiderers, and the materials they used, illustrated to show various examples of their work. A further title from the MEDIEVAL CRAFTSMEN series.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: BRITISH MUSEUM PRESS
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780714120515ISBN:0714120510
Description: Published by British Museum Press in 1991. Paperback. Number of pages: 72. Condition: Very Good. May show some slight signs of wear. With Index. Illustrated. With photographs. Spine creased. Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Illustrated Card Covers
Publisher: British Museum Press
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780714120515ISBN:0714120510
Description: Fine. Soft Cover. 21 x 21cm. An interesting historical account of early embroidery with many photographic illustrations. Includes a study of the techniques used. read more
Description: Embroiderers by Staniland, University of Toronto Press, paper, 38 colour and 41 black and white illustrations, embroiderers in the Middle ages were purveyors of wealth and status since they supplied the Church and aristocratic patrons with a splendid variety of vestments and altar cloths, clothes and wall-hangings. Authors discusses how they acquired their skills, payment, techniques, designers, read more
""Embroiderers", a part of the Medieval Craftsmans series, is a concise glimpse into the history of the embroidery art. Ms. Staniland starts with Bronze Age archaeological finds as an introduction. The book, which contains ample photographic examples of fabric, continues through the centuries dealing primarily with the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries. Questions about pay, skill levels, laws, patronage and more are discussed.
The information is well researched; the book is well written. An excellent read for anyone interested in needlework history or medieval history."
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