European Textiles

King, Monique, and Donald King. European Textiles in the Keir Collection: 400 BC - 1800 AD. Jolly & Barber Ltd, 1984. ISBN 9780571133710.

This book is a comprehensive catalog and scholarly exploration of the vast textile holdings of the Keir Collection. Spanning over two millennia, the book documents the rich history of European textiles, featuring garments, fabrics, and tapestries that range from ancient times to the early modern period. The Keir Collection, known for its exceptional range of historical artifacts, offers a unique lens through which the development of textile arts can be studied, from ancient woven fabrics to opulent Renaissance tapestries.

Accompanied by high-quality photographs and detailed descriptions, this volume not only celebrates the artistic beauty of these textiles but also provides in-depth analysis of the materials, techniques, and cultural significance of each piece. With its scholarly commentary and historical insights, the book is an invaluable resource for textile historians, art collectors, and anyone interested in the evolution of European textile art. This work highlights the importance of textiles in reflecting the social, cultural, and economic fabric of Europe from antiquity through the early modern period.

This is a hardback dark-green cloth book with gilt title on spine in mylar-wrapped dust jacket. But for an address label on the first sheet, it's in fine condition. There are no marks or highlighting inside.  It is approximately 11¼"tall x 9"wide x 1⅜"thick. ISBN 9780571133710 / 0571133711.

I am asking $40.