Textile Museum Journal 1987 - Vol. 26

The Textile Museum, Washington, D.C. [Published date: 1988]. Single issue journal, paper covers, 79 pp; illustrated throughout with black and white photographs, textile fragments, diagrams, and maps; 28 cm. In very good condition. Original pictorial paper covers featuring Safavid textile fragments over line drawings. Covers show light edgewear and mild scuffing. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked.Annual scholarly journal of The Textile Museum, edited by Dolores E. Fairbanks. Contents include: Mary Anderson McWilliams, "Prisoner Imagery in Safavid Textiles"; Diana K. Myers, "Costume and Ceremonial Textiles of Bhutan"; Christine and Edward Franquemont, "Learning to Weave in Chinchero"; plus "About the Authors." Provides detailed studies of textiles in their historical and cultural contexts, with illustrations and technical documentation.