Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century Hardcover

Description: Jewels of Fantasy: Costume Jewelry of the 20th Century by Deanna Farneti Cera (Editor); Daniel Swarovski (Preface); Deanna Farneti Cera (Introduction); Vivienne Becker, Gerda Buxbaum, Melissa Gabardi, Deanna Farneti Cera, Nicoletta Bocca (Essays). Rinaldo Albanesi, Vera Maternova, Eduard Schwaiger, Alfred M. Weisberg (Technical Section). Tom Appleton et al (Translators); Glossary and Brief Technical Guide by Rinaldo Albanesi, Bibliography, and Index. First American edition, New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1992. 408 pages. Oversized hardcover: 10.5" x 11.5", red cloth with gilt stamped titling to spine and front board, in black photographic dust jacket, profusely illustrated with 643 images, including 500 in full color. A survey of the finest costume jewelry created by American and European designers and manufacturers of the 20th century. Includes photographs of over 600 pieces--earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more--designed by Lalique, Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Tiffany &Co., Miriam Haskell, Napier, Trifari, Monet, and others. With technical guide in last section. A beautifully produced, comprehensive and highly informative survey. Chapters: "The New Century and Art Nouveau" by Vivienne Becker, "The Opulence of the Poor Look; Austria and Germany 1900-1950" by Gerda Buxbaum, "Flights of Fancy: The Frivolous Years, France 1920-1939" by Melissa Gabardi, "The Luxury of Freedom, the Freedom of Luxury; The United States 1935-1968" by Deanna Farneti Cera, (includes manufacturing marks and designer signatures.) "Bijoux de Couture; France 1927-1968" by Melissa Gabardi, "From the Artisan's Workshop to the International Style; Italy 1945-1970" by Nicoletta Bocca, "The Return of Ornament, 1965-Present" by Vivienne Becker, Final Chapter: "Techniques and Materials", comprised of three essays "The History of the Manufacture of Glass Stones and Costume Jewelry in Bohemia" by Vera Maternova, "The History of the Production of Ornamental Jewels in Tyrol" by Edward Schwaiger, and "The Prominence of Providence, Rhode Island, and the Contribution of Electroplating" by Alfred M. Weisberg. Originally published in Milan, Italy in 1991 under the title "I Gioielli Della Fantasia" and translated to English by Tom Appleton, Karin H. Ford, Frank Gerard, et al. All books shipped in protective archival mylar wraps. Quickly dispatched & carefully packed by a professional bookseller. Media Mail, Tracking included. Insurance by request ONLY. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 6.5 pounds and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail.

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