ISBN: 9780887403705 - hooked rugs: history and the continuing tradition (30 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Over the hundred and fifty year history of their popularity in rural North America, thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. This book will be a guide for antiques dealers and novice collectors alike. This handsome new book preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the often whimsical designs and instructions for starting a rug of your own. The sections present over 300 color photographs of different rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. The author takes a look at the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and gives the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. The contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown and Joan Moshimer are heralded with examples of their original designs and hand work. After inspiring them with old designs, the author encourages the readers to pick up some burlap, wool rags and a rug hook and follow her step-by-step illustrated instructions to make their own rugs. Then she explains how to preserve the rugs for the future.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Over the hundred and fifty year history of their popularity in rural North America, thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. This book will be a guide for antiques dealers and novice collectors alike. This handsome new book preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the often whimsical designs and instructions for starting a rug of your own. The sections present over 300 color photographs of different rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. The author takes a look at the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and gives the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. The contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown and Joan Moshimer are heralded with examples of their original designs and hand work. After inspiring them with old designs, the author encourages the readers to pick up some burlap, wool rags and a rug hook and follow her step-by-step illustrated instructions to make their own rugs. Then she explains how to preserve the rugs for the future.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Condizione: Good. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Good condition with all pages in tact. Item shows signs of use and may have cosmetic defects.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Near fine book and jacket.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. This is a Very Fine copy of the first edition in a like dust jacket but for two tiny (immeasurably small) nips to the jacket. Profusely illustrated in full color throughout.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine D. J. First Printing. CLEAN near fine 1991 hard cover with near fine dust jacket.

hardcover. Condizione: near fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: very good. Illustrated in color throughout. 160 pages. Slim 4to, beige cloth, d.w. West Chester: Schiffer, (1991). A near fine copy in a very good wrapper--lightly scuffed, sunning to both spine and rear panel; some foxing inside.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Very slight wear to dust color with bit of irregular sunning along spine and front cover; Hardboards with no real wear, very straight, solid, clean, no markings, too large to send priority flat mail; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 160 pages.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 159 pages, illustrated with over 300 color photographs. This book" preserves for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the often whimsical designs and instructions for starting a rug of your own." FINE HARDFCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET. Dust jacket protected with a clear plastic acid-free jacket. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Color photographs throughout. First edition. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

Condizione: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1250grams, ISBN:9780887403705.…

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Hardback. Condizione: New. For collectors, crafters, and antiques experts, the colorful history and traditional designs--plus how-to! This fascinating guide preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the designs. Plus, enjoy the clear instructions for picking up some burlap, wool rags, and a rug hook, and making a rug of your own! The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Their North American history from the 1840s began with their popularity in rural areas, and since then thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today, older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. . More than 300 color photographs of rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental, and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. . Learn about the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. . Heralds the contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown, and Joan Moshimer with examples of their original designs and hand work. . Step-by-step illustrated instructions to make your own rugs, and how to preserve them for the future.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. history and the continuing tradition. dj has 1/4" tear and lightly faded spine. HEAVY BOOK.

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 160 pages, over 300 color photos. BIC Classification: WC; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1152. . 1997. Hardcover. . . . .

Hardback. Condizione: New. For collectors, crafters, and antiques experts, the colorful history and traditional designs--plus how-to! This fascinating guide preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the designs. Plus, enjoy the clear instructions for picking up some burlap, wool rags, and a rug hook, and making a rug of your own! The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Their North American history from the 1840s began with their popularity in rural areas, and since then thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today, older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. . More than 300 color photographs of rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental, and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. . Learn about the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. . Heralds the contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown, and Joan Moshimer with examples of their original designs and hand work. . Step-by-step illustrated instructions to make your own rugs, and how to preserve them for the future.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Turbayne, Jessie A. Hooked rugs : history and continuing tradition. West Chester: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 1991. First edition. Hardback, VG, in unclipped dustjacket with light shelfwear to edges, a few small marks and previous price label on reverse. Textured cloth with black lettering to front and spine. Binding strong. Endpapers decorated in colour. Small ownership label to top corner of ffep. 160pp., colour photographs throughout. Contents clean and bright. "The wonderful folk art quality of hooked rug designs endear them to all who encounter them. This handsome book preserves the historical background of the whimsical designs and instructions for starting a rug of your own" (from the cover description). RightWayUp Books aims to provide accurate and detailed descriptions. All images are of the actual book for sale - no stock images are ever used. Thank you for looking at this listing.…

Condizione: New. Num Pages: 160 pages, over 300 color photos. BIC Classification: WC; WFB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 225 x 18. Weight in Grams: 1152. . 1997. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 159 pages. 11.50x9.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardback. Condizione: New. For collectors, crafters, and antiques experts, the colorful history and traditional designs--plus how-to! This fascinating guide preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the designs. Plus, enjoy the clear instructions for picking up some burlap, wool rags, and a rug hook, and making a rug of your own! The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Their North American history from the 1840s began with their popularity in rural areas, and since then thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today, older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. . More than 300 color photographs of rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental, and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. . Learn about the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. . Heralds the contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown, and Joan Moshimer with examples of their original designs and hand work. . Step-by-step illustrated instructions to make your own rugs, and how to preserve them for the future.…

Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnThis handsome book preserves, for a new generation, the historical background of the often whimsical designs of hooked rugs, and it includes instructions for starting a rug of your own. Contains over 300 color photographs of diffe.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Over the hundred and fifty year history of their popularity in rural North America, thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. This book will be a guide for antiques dealers and novice collectors alike. This handsome new book preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the often whimsical designs and instructions for starting a rug of your own. The sections present over 300 color photographs of different rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. The author takes a look at the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and gives the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. The contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown and Joan Moshimer are heralded with examples of their original designs and hand work. After inspiring them with old designs, the author encourages the readers to pick up some burlap, wool rags and a rug hook and follow her step-by-step illustrated instructions to make their own rugs. Then she explains how to preserve the rugs for the future.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. For collectors, crafters, and antiques experts, the colorful history and traditional designs--plus how-to! This fascinating guide preserves, for a new generation of interest in hooked rugs, the historical background of the designs. Plus, enjoy the clear instructions for picking up some burlap, wool rags, and a rug hook, and making a rug of your own! The wonderful folk art quality of hand-made hooked rugs endears them to all who encounter them. Their North American history from the 1840s began with their popularity in rural areas, and since then thousands of diverse rugs have been made by cottage industries and individual craftspersons alike. Today, older rugs are collected and cherished and new rugs are continually being made. . More than 300 color photographs of rugs in lively geometric, abstract, floral, animal, Oriental, and original designs, and factual discussions of the interesting people who motivated the designs. . Learn about the prolific rug producers at the House of Burnham, and the complete story of the Grenfell mats of Newfoundland and Labrador. . Heralds the contributions of rug making promoters such as Philena Moxley, Pearl McGown, and Joan Moshimer with examples of their original designs and hand work. . Step-by-step illustrated instructions to make your own rugs, and how to preserve them for the future.…