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Victorian Tiles
Author: Hans Van Lemmen
Pages: 40
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 6" x 8 1/4"
Item #: BK988
Price: $10.95
The story of Victorian tiles is a fascinating one. During Queen Victoria's reign tiles began to be mass-produced for the first time and were used in many public buildings, churches, shops and houses for their functional properties and decorative effect. Because of their diverse range of subject matter, they are also very appealing to collectors. This book charts the history of Victorian tiles, focusing on the manufacturers, designers, decoration techniques, their applications in buildings, and the themes and styles to be found. It also features numerous examples of beautiful tiles in both black and white and color photos, as well as important collecting information on where to buy, what to look for and how to manage their collection. This informative book will be both valuable and interesting for anyone with an appreciation of Victorian tiles.
Pages: 40
Cover: Softbound
Dimensions: 6" x 8 1/4"
Item #: BK988
Price: $10.95
The story of Victorian tiles is a fascinating one. During Queen Victoria's reign tiles began to be mass-produced for the first time and were used in many public buildings, churches, shops and houses for their functional properties and decorative effect. Because of their diverse range of subject matter, they are also very appealing to collectors. This book charts the history of Victorian tiles, focusing on the manufacturers, designers, decoration techniques, their applications in buildings, and the themes and styles to be found. It also features numerous examples of beautiful tiles in both black and white and color photos, as well as important collecting information on where to buy, what to look for and how to manage their collection. This informative book will be both valuable and interesting for anyone with an appreciation of Victorian tiles.
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