The practical book of oriental rugs.

Main entry:

Lewis, G. Griffin (George Griffin), 1865-1946.

Title & Author:

The practical book of oriental rugs.

Publication:

Philadelphia, Lippincott, 1911.

Description:

359 pages illustrations, plates (some color), folded map, folded chart 23 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-352) and index.
Introduction -- Cost and tariff -- Dealers and auctions -- Antiques -- Advice to buyers -- The hygiene of the rug -- The care of rugs -- The material of rugs -- Dyes and dyers -- Weaving and weavers -- Designs and their symbolism -- The identification of rugs -- General classification -- Persian classification -- Turkish classification -- Caucasian classification -- Turkoman classification -- Beluchistan rugs -- Chinese rugs -- Ghileems, silks, and felts -- Classification according to their intended use -- Famous rugs.
Also issued online.

Subject:

Rugs, Oriental.
Tapis d'Orient.
Oriental rugs.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 84211
Call No.: ID RMD; ID:86-B16431
Status: Available

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