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"This book presents a selection of the rich and varied iconographic material from the Scandinavian Late Iron Age (AD 400-1050), depicting clothed human figures from an archaeological textile and clothing perspective. The source material consists...

"First published in 1858, Frederick Delamotte's Ornamental Alphabets Ancient & Mediæval was an immediate hit, and a huge influence on generations of designers in every medium. An idiosyncratic, personal selection of over fifty scripts and...

"A complete guide on how to use various types of paint to complete your woodcarving projects! Author and professional woodcarver Betty Padden provides clear, detailed instruction for each paint type – acrylics, oil paints, latex paints, and...

Do you want to make an exact replica of a 16th-century carved table? Perhaps, an armchair in carved oak? Maybe, a misericord seat or a 17th-century chair. What about an Italian cassone or coffer, or an ornate 19th-century pipe rack? This book will...

Author provides explanations of the ornamental design found on Latvian mittens, socks, blankets, sash and hope chests.