FINISHING TOUCH, THE. Lace in Portraits at Frederiksborg
by Santina M. Levey and Patricia Wardle
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English 1994. Lace is a decorative fabric that evolved in response to developments in furnishing and dress. This exhibition is presented with discussions of the lace that is pictured in portraits, as well as actual examples of lace. Origins and development of particular types of work such as drawn-thread, cut holes, open geometric cutwork, tiny projecting points, free needle lace, metal thread, bobbin lace, and more, are discussed in relation to influences from the 15th to the 18th centuries. Links between other decorative arts, such as woven silk, are compared. Personal taste as well as financial and social status dictated what lace an individual chose to wear; consequently the lace shown in the portraits at Frederiksborg Castle can help to complete our understanding of the sitters., English, Year1994, Illust. B/W81, Illust. Color2, ISBN 8787237598, Code 2450. 1 perfect copy in stock + Damaged copy with some pages missing at $29.50.. Softbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 76, Size 9x 7
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- ART CONSULTING : SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2450
- Title
- FINISHING TOUCH, THE. Lace in Portraits at Frederiksborg
- Author
- Santina M. Levey and Patricia Wardle
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 2
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 8787237598
- ISBN 13
- 9788787237598
- Publisher
- Frederiksborg Museum
- Place of Publication
- English 1994
- This edition first published
- 1994
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ART CONSULTING: SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture since 1986 is a mail order company, which imports and distributes books mainly on art, architecture, design including textiles, ceramics, glass, interior design, furniture design etc. in addition to photography but also in a more limited fashion history, literature, archeology, anthropology, children's books, cook books and more.