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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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