English Embroidered Bookbindings by Cyril Davenport
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"English Embroidered Bookbindings" by Cyril Davenport is a detailed study of the art of embroidered book covers, written in the late 19th century. This work mainly focuses on the unique characteristics and historical significance of English bookbindings that feature needlework, illuminating how these covers reflect the artistic craftsmanship of their time. The opening of the book introduces the theme by emphasizing the previously overlooked nature of embroidered bindings in the larger discourse
of bookbinding and decorative arts. Davenport reflects on how, despite their prevalence in England, these embroidered books have not been given thorough examination as a distinct subject. He notes the variety of designs found on embroidered bindings and the specific materials used, setting the stage to explore the artform that has a rich history and unique significance, particularly in the context of English craftsmanship. The text suggests a comprehensive classification of these bindings, highlighting their cultural and artistic dimensions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Davenport, Cyril, 1848-1941 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Pollard, Alfred W. (Alfred William), 1859-1944 |
| Title | English Embroidered Bookbindings |
| Credits |
Produced by K.D. Thornton, Bruce Albrecht, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Bookbinding -- England |
| Subject | Embroidered bindings (Bookbinding) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17585 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17585-0 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1114 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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