Cassell's Compendium Of Victorian Crafts
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Marjorie Henderson And Elizabeth Wilkinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive volume, Cassell's Compendium Of Victorian Crafts, presents a fascinating journey into the intricate world of 19th-century artistry and domestic skill. It details a wide array of traditional crafts, from delicate needlework to elaborate decorative arts, offering both historical context and practical instruction. The book chronicles the ingenuity and aesthetic sensibilities that defined the Victorian era, illustrating how these crafts shaped daily life and cultural expression. Readers will discover the enduring charm and complexity of these historical techniques, gaining insight into a rich period of creative endeavor. This authoritative guide serves as an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of historical crafts and social history alike.
Author: Marjorie Henderson And Elizabeth Wilkinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Cassell, 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive volume, Cassell's Compendium Of Victorian Crafts, presents a fascinating journey into the intricate world of 19th-century artistry and domestic skill. It details a wide array of traditional crafts, from delicate needlework to elaborate decorative arts, offering both historical context and practical instruction. The book chronicles the ingenuity and aesthetic sensibilities that defined the Victorian era, illustrating how these crafts shaped daily life and cultural expression. Readers will discover the enduring charm and complexity of these historical techniques, gaining insight into a rich period of creative endeavor. This authoritative guide serves as an invaluable resource for enthusiasts of historical crafts and social history alike.