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Samplers Carol Humphrey (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge)

Samplers By Carol Humphrey (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge)

Summary

This lavishly illustrated book brings together a selection of English and Continental samplers of outstanding quality and interest. The introduction and full descriptions explain their significance, style, and materials and all examples are shown in full colour.

Samplers Summary

Samplers by Carol Humphrey (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge)

This lavishly illustrated book brings together a selection of English and Continental samplers of outstanding quality and interest. The selection includes examples from the fifteenth century to the twentieth, showing the development of techniques and changing fashions in design. It brings alive the many social reasons for the sampler's manufacture and decoration, from providing an early 'curriculum vitae' to illustrating the accomplishments of young ladies. The introduction and full descriptions explain their significance, style, and materials and all examples are shown in full colour.

Samplers Reviews

'My attention was first caught by the 64 high-quality colour photographs an the lay-out. Each sampler is displayed on its own specially chosen and very becoming colour and then shown to the right of of its one-page text ... a valuable introduction to a fascinating subject.' Museum News
'This lavishly illustrated book ... brings to life many of the social ramifications of the sampler's manufacture and decoration.' Antique Dealer and Collectors' Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction; 64 colour plates with text facing.

Additional information

GOR000981034
9780521575928
0521575923
Samplers by Carol Humphrey (Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Cambridge University Press
19970306
154
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

Customer Reviews - Samplers