Author: Alexander Meyrick BroadleyPublisher: New York : F.A. Stokes Company
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Chats on Autographs
Author: Alexander Meyrick BroadleyPublisher: New York : F.A. Stokes Company
ISBN:
Category : Autographs
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
English Book Collectors
Author: William Younger FletcherPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book collectors
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
Sweet Hampstead and Its Associations
Author: Caroline Alice WhitePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hampstead (London, England)
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Book-lovers, Bibliomaniacs and Book Clubs
Author: Henry Howard HarperPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliomania
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Our House and London Out of Our Windows
Author: Elizabeth Robins PennellPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : London (England)
Languages : en
Pages : 394
Book Description
Twenty Years of My Life
Author: Douglas Brooke Wheelton SladenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
History of the Fan
Author: G. Woolliscroft RheadPublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
In 'History of the Fan' by G. Woolliscroft Rhead, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through the cultural and historical significance of fans. This detailed account explores the evolution of fans from practical tools to symbols of status and fashion, illuminating their significance in various societies. Rhead's writing style is engaging and informative, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social history of everyday objects. The author's meticulous research and attention to detail provide a comprehensive overview of the fan's role in different cultures and time periods. G. Woolliscroft Rhead, a renowned expert in decorative arts and material culture, brings his expertise to 'History of the Fan' by delving into the rich history and symbolism of this often overlooked accessory. Rhead's extensive knowledge and passion for the subject shine through in his meticulous exploration of the fan's evolution and cultural significance. I highly recommend 'History of the Fan' to readers interested in cultural history, decorative arts, or fashion studies. Rhead's thorough examination of this everyday object sheds light on its often overlooked importance and provides valuable insights into the social and cultural dynamics surrounding it.
Records of Hampstead
Author: F. BainesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781977870308
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Records of Hampstead, or "Records of the Manor, Parish, and Borough of Hampstead," to give the full title, was first published in 1890. This FamLoc Edition has been modified only slightly from F. E. Baines' original; the prose has been retained, other than the correction of a handful of typos, and there has been a small number of changes to the punctuation.Records of Hampstead is just under 500 pages packed with a huge variety of information on Hampstead, and will be of interest to the local historian as well as the family historian.There are also 50 illustrations.
The Life of James McNeill Whistler
Author: Elizabeth Robins PennellPublisher: London : W. Heinemann ; Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott Company
ISBN:
Category : Painters
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
Fake?
Author: Mark JonesPublisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520070875
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Describes the methods used to make artistic, literary, documentary, and political forgeries and the recent scientific advances in their detection. Includes over 600 objects from the British Museum and many other major collections, from ancient Babylonia to the present day.