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Title: Glass Beads From Europe
Condition: New
EAN: 9780887408397
ISBN: 9780887408397
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Format: Paperback
Type: Paperback
Release Date: 06/01/1997
Description: The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from antiquity to the modern time, are presented in this new book, along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry. From roots in Asian and African glassmaking, the European beadmaking industry is shown to have developed in response to political and economic factors of international trade and keen businessmen who saw potential profits, 475 color photographs, illustrate the different styles uses, and patterns of glass beads that originated from or influenced the European industry. Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles that were made for symbolic, fashion, magic, and controversial uses are shown. Even today's foiled, flower, mosaic, pearl, bronze, and fancy beads are discussed and shown. As beads play an important role in ornamentation today, this book will be of interest to a wide circle of creative people. The price guide reveals the current collector's market for popular bead types.
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 279mm
Item Length: 216mm
Author: Sibylle Jargstorf
Genre: Architecture & Antiques
ISBN-10: 0887408397
Item Weight: 953g
Topic: Society & Culture, Sports & Hobbies
Release Year: 1997

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