The Development of Italian Textile Design from the 12th to the 18th Century
Language: English
Published by A.Zwemmer Ltd., London, 1964
- Hardcover
- Used

Seller: Karen Jakobsen (Member of the PBFA), Sturminster Newton, United KingdomKaren Jakobsen (Member of the PBFA)
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Association member: PBFA
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 54.91
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Terracotta colour cloth with titles in gilt on spine. Condition: Good, covers have light sunning around very edges. Binding sound, text clean, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Poor to fair, sunning to spine with small chips and tears around edges. Now protected by clear removable cellophane. 240pp. 132 illustrations, including 100 in colour and many in gold and silver. As well as being an account of Italian textiles spanning seven centuries, the author relates the fabrics to the purpose for which they were undertaken, and their design to the social, religious and political forces that moulded the artists and their patrons. Inspirational designs. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Development of Italian Textile Design from the 12th to the 18th Century
- Author
- Santangelo, Antonino
- Publisher
- A.Zwemmer Ltd., London
- Publication year
- 1964
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- Poor
- Binding
- Cloth
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Costume and Textiles
Karen Jakobsen (Member of the PBFA)
Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books is based in Dorset. We specialise in books on 20th Century Art, Architecture and Design.
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Karen Jakobsen (Member of the PBFA)
United Kingdom
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