Christopher dresser : a design revolution / edited by Michael Whiteway
2004, First Edition. London : V & A Publications in association with Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Item #445267
ISBN: 1851774270
Physical description: 240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm. Contents: Foreword : Christopher Dresser at Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum / Paul Warwick Thompson -- Introduction / Michael Whiteway -- Ch. 1. Dr. Christopher Dresser : his life and career / Charlotte Gere and Michael Whiteway -- Ch. 2. Dresser's education and writings / Stuart Durant -- Ch. 3. Furnishings : textiles, wallpapers and carpets / Harry Lyons -- Dresser's wallpaper and textile designs, 1860-1880 -- Ch. 4. Dresser and his sources of inspiration / Judy Rudoe -- Dresser and manufacturers, 1860-1876 -- Ch. 5. Dresser in the United States / David A. Taylor -- Ch. 6. Dresser and Japan / Widar Halen -- After Japan : Dresser and the Art Furnishers' Alliance : 1877-1883 -- Ch. 7. Dresser in context / Simon Jervis -- Dresser's later designs, 1883-1904. Subjects: Dresser, Christopher Criticism and interpretation. Design Great Britain History 19th century. Decorative art, Victorian. Design 19th century ; Exhibitions.
Price: €28.00