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Animal Embroideries and Patterns by Raffaella Serena

ISBN: 9781851494019 PUBLISHER: Antique Collectors' Club Ltd FORMAT: Hardback PAGES: 240 PUBLICATION DATE: 1.01.1999 DIMENSIONS: 293mmX235mmX25mm 1501grams

DESCRIPTION: The discovery of the Nowotny collection in Vienna brings us a collection that is unique both in quality and quantity of the patterns. It is also a comprehensive record of some of the most refined and elegant creations of the 19th century. In the history of embroidery, the 19th century occupies a very special place. Not only did it coincide with the most popular period in this time-honoured art but it also happened to be the century in which embroidery gave full expression to the ideal of femininity. This work compliments "Embroideries and Patterns of Nineteenth Century Vienna", Serena's first publication concerning the Nowotny Collection. Like its counterpart, "Animal Embroideries and Patterns" surveys samplers, motifs and decorative patterns, but focuses solely on animal patterns.

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