London: Batsford, 1981. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Small quarto, black cloth covered boards with gilt spine titles. 287pp. including index, bibliography and list of suppliers of material. A truly exhaustive study and guide to the history, symbols, designs and craft of religious and ceremonial garments, hangings and textile ornaments. A very tight, clean, fresh volume with bright spine gilt. Unmarked and unblemished. In a crisp, sharp, bright dust jacket. Fine in fine dust jacket. UNCOMMON..

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Bookseller: Brillig Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 06268
Title: Embroidery in Religion and Ceremonial
Author: Dean, Beryl
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Batsford
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: DEAN, ECCLESIASTICAL, CHRISTIAN, EMBROIDERY, TEXTILE, NEEDLEWORK, CROCHET, WEAVING, RELIGION, RELIGIOUS, DESIGN, PATTERN, TECHNIQUE, FABRIC, CLOTH, VESTMENT, DECOR, DECORATION, HANGING, CHURCH, TAPESTRY, CEREMONY, RITUAL, CIVIC, GOVERNMENT, OFFICIAL, PRIE
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