Oriental Rugs Walter A Hawley Book

Hawley preface since the appearance in 1900 of the excellent work of mr.

Oriental rugs walter a hawley book.

What is unique about this book among the many that i own is the detail and depth the author included in discussing everything from every method of weaving and knotting carpets to analyzing the world sources and history to discussing colors. John kimberly mumford on oriental rugs the public interest in these fabrics has so largely increased that the author feels warranted in offering this monograph which aims to treat the subject in a way that will not only appeal to the general reader but be of value to the. The only downside is that only 11 of the plates are in color. Hawley with eleven full page plates in colour eighty half tone engravings and four maps new york dodd mead and company 1927 copyright 1913 by john lane company printed in u.

Oriental rugs antique and modern by hawley walter a. Walter hawley authored this tome in 1913 and it is a thick book. Mumford john kimberly oriental rugs new york 1981 16 color plates 16 black and white 282 pp. Oriental rugs antique and modern book.

Oriental rugs antique and modern by walter a. Antique and modern by walter a. Read reviews from world s largest community for readers. With eleven full page plates in colour eighty half tone engravings and four maps.

Oriental rugs antique and modern by walter a. What is unique about this book among the many that i own is the detail and depth the author included in discussing everything from every method of weaving and knotting carpets to analyzing the world sources and history to discussing colors. Best general account in english describes history of rug. First edition of this american classic.

Volume c 1 1922 leather bound hawley w. Excerpt from oriental rugs antique and modern by study and cultivation the european as well as the american is growing to value more highly the products of oriental art. Free shipping on qualifying offers. Free shipping on qualifying offers.

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