The Drapery Sketch Book: A Collection of Useful and Interesting Drapery Sketches of Lasting Value to Buyers and Sellers and Practical Workmen
New York: T.A. Cawthra & Co., 1914. Hardcover. Tan paper over boards; Brown cloth spine; black cover decoration and lettering. 96 pp. with bw illus. + 41 pp. advertisements with bw illus. VG, clean and tight interior but with "Philadelphia School of Design for Women" stamp on most page bottoms; covers soiled and beginning to chip at corners. Item #144784
An intriguing look at door and window treatments and styles over the ages, with examples of Renaissance, Gothic, the Louis', the Henrys' and more, all the way to what was considered modern a century ago! Very nice drawings. The adverts are charming and amusing.
Price: $150.00
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