Decorative And Fancy Textile Fabrics: With Designs And Illustrations

By R T Lord

Book Overview

Decorative and Fancy Textile Fabrics: With Designs and Illustrations is a comprehensive guide to the various types of decorative and fancy textile fabrics that were popular in the late 19th century. Written by R.T. Lord and originally published in 1898, this book features a wealth of information on the history, production, and design of textiles, as well as detailed illustrations and photographs of various fabrics and their patterns.The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different type of textile fabric. These include fabrics for dressmaking, upholstery, carpets, and more. Lord provides detailed descriptions of each type of fabric, including its composition, weave, and finishing techniques.In addition to the technical aspects of textile production, the book also delves into the design and aesthetics of decorative and fancy fabrics. Lord provides examples of various patterns, motifs, and color schemes, and discusses the cultural and historical influences that shaped these designs.Overall, Decorative and Fancy Textile Fabrics: With Designs and Illustrations is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and production of textile fabrics. Its detailed descriptions and illustrations make it an essential reference for textile designers, historians, and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166592782
• ISBN13: 9781166592783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"