An informative biography of a remarkable embroiderer and flower artist who, in her 70s, embarked on a project to produce flower collages using cut paper. 176 pp., copiously illustrated with full-page colour photographs and monochrome text figures. Weight: 1.0 Language: English Reprint of 1980 edition (with minor amendments).

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Title

Mrs Delany: her life and her flowers

Publisher

British Museum Press

Publication Date

1986

Language

English

ISBN 10

071418022X

ISBN 13

9780714180229

Binding

Hard covers, dust jacket

Condition

Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Fine

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First published in 1980, Ruth Hayden, a descendant of the family, recaptures the atmosphere of privileged society in 18th century England through a study of Mary Delany's correspondence to both relatives and people of note.

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