Buckles Paperback / softback
by Alan Meredith
Illustrated by Gillian Meredith
Part of the Shire Library series
Paperback / softback
Description
The humble buckle is an oft-taken for granted fastening, yet its usefulness and sturdiness has ensured that it has survived from ancient times through to the present day.
The author provides a comprehensive typology of buckles, from the earliest designs to the most recent uses.
With detailed records of the types of buckles from different historical periods and listings of museums where they can be found, this book offers the re-enactor essential guidance for period costumes, and provides the collector or enthusiast with the information needed to continue or begin to learning about this enduring and practical object.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:56 pages, Illustrations (some col.)
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:10/09/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780747806912
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Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:56 pages, Illustrations (some col.)
- Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publication Date:10/09/2008
- Category:
- ISBN:9780747806912
