Ermitazhnaia entsiklopediia tekstilia. Restavratsiia. Katalog vystavki / The Hermitage Encyclopedia of Textiles. Conservation. Exhibition Catalogue
St. Petersburg: Herm, 2017. Sewn pb. This is the kind of exhibition and catalogue that only the Hermitage could do - 387 pages of detailed commentary and profuse illustrations on textiles of all kinds (hence "encyclopedia"), from the obvious such as ecclesiastical vestments (Christian and Buddhist), military uniforms, and dress gowns; to rare articles not usually associated with textiles but nonetheless exhibiting high workmanship: equestrian gear, quivers, armor, and military banners. Many of the pieces are masterpieces of their kind: exquisite ball and masquerade dresses; court costume such as ornate caftans; and embroidered and bejeweled vestments. Besides publishing so many works, the catalogue elaborates on the Hermitage's conservation work to save and maintain fragile materials. 387 p., 27 cm, approx. 400 color and b/w illus., Rus. with title page and summary in ENGLISH. Item #2557
ISBN: 9785935727338
Price: $118.00