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First published in 1978 by Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd for Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications. The copyright page shown in the photos specifically states “First published 1978.” ISBN 0-85667-036-7. Printed in England by The Scolar Press.
The book covers the historical and technical background of silhouette making, methods of producing silhouettes, copies and fakes, period frames, jewelry settings, and silhouettes on porcelain and glassware. It also provides guidance for attributing and dating silhouettes through period costume, followed by biographical and critical accounts of individual silhouette artists and galleries.
A substantial specialized reference for research into 18th- and 19th-century British silhouettes, portrait miniatures, decorative arts, costume history, and individual silhouette artists.
Condition: Hardcover with original dust jacket. The dust jacket shows noticeable age and shelf wear, including creasing, edge wear, small tears/chipping, and wear at the corners and spine ends. Interior appears generally clean from the pages photographed. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
