Glass Beads from Europe: With Value Guide (Schiffer Book for

Glass Beads from Europe: With Value Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
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The various worldwide uses of glass beads, from antiquity to the modern time, are presented in this new book, along with the fascinating evolution of the beadmaking industry. From roots in Asian and African glassmaking, the European beadmaking industry is shown to have developed in response to political and economic factors of international trade and keen businessmen who saw potential profits, 475 color photographs, illustrate the different styles uses, and patterns of glass beads that originated from or influenced the European industry. Phoenician, Celtic, Viking, Venetian, African, Bavarian, Bohemian, Dutch, French, and Russian styles that were made for symbolic, fashion, magic, and controversial uses are shown. Even today's foiled, flower, mosaic, pearl, bronze, and fancy beads are discussed and shown. As beads play an important role in ornamentation today, this book will be of interest to a wide circle of creative people. The price guide reveals the current collector's market for popular bead types.
Country USA
Brand Brand: Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer Schiffer Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780887408397
Model 9780887408397
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780887408397
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Glass Beads from Europe: With Value Guide (Schiffer Book for Collectors)