5000 Years of Textiles
Paperback / softback
Main Details
| Title |
5000 Years of Textiles
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Jennifer Harris
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:320 |
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| Category/Genre | Textile artworks
History of specific subjects |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780714125701
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| Classifications | Dewey:746.09 |
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| Audience | | General | | Professional & Vocational | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | |
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| Illustrations |
425 illustrations, 327 in colour
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
British Museum Press
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| Imprint |
British Museum Press
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| Publication Date |
24 September 2004 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This authoritative survey covers the development of textiles from a huge geographical and chronological range - from China to South America, from Egyptian artefacts of 3000 years BC to contemporary crafts and furnishings.
Reviews"Two dozen experts give top of the line treatment to the history of techniques."-"Washington Post ""Covers time with a breathtaking visual impact."-"Antiques Magazine" "Beautifully illustrated with period interiors and archive photographs."-"Period Living" "Splendidly illustrated survey of world textile art."-"Hali" magazine
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