1990s 1st Edition Coffee Table Book, "The Book of Fine Linen", by Francoise De Bonneville With Preface by Marc Porthault

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Offered is a sumptuous book, "The Book of Fine Linen", by Francoise De Bonneville With Preface by Marc Porthault. This … Read more Offered is a sumptuous book, "The Book of Fine Linen", by Francoise De Bonneville With Preface by Marc Porthault. This is the 2011 English language edition of the book, originally published in France in 1994. We've sampled many of the images above, and are desperate for more closet space to stock up on vintage linens. Full of art, details, history, imagery, and passion for linens. Hardcover, dust jacket, beige embossed linen cover.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flammarion
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 1, 1994, 2011
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 2080135570
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-2080135575
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75" x 1" x 12.5"
From the Publisher:
"A visual tribute to the elegant world of heirloom household fabrics,
from the white linen cloth of ancient Egypt to the rainbow-hued coverlets of today. This lively text introduces heirloom household fabrics, their use, manufacture, embellishments, and care, as well as the infinite variety of fibers and materials used. The author explains how they serve as both unusually revealing testaments of the history of daily life and quintessential examples of the weaver’s craft, often so magnificently decorated that they rival works of art. The text is supplemented by a rich array of paintings, archival photographs, vintage advertisements, and original commissioned photography from collections, private homes, and workshops of the leading contemporary manufacturers. A comprehensive glossary of technical terms, bibliography, and index complete the book. " See less