The carpet and the connoisseur : the James F. Ballard collection of oriental rugs
Title:
The carpet and the connoisseur : the James F. Ballard collection of oriental rugs
Author:
St. Louis Art Museum, author, host institution.
ISBN:
9780891780724
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Physical Description:
240 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
General Note:
| Issued in connection with an exhibition held at the Saint Louis Art Museum from March 6 to May 8, 2016. |
Contents:
Chronology -- Ballard the collector / Thomas J. Farnham -- The Ballard collection in context / Walter B. Denny -- A short note on carpet technique / Walter B. Denny -- Catalogue.
Abstract:
Catalogue of one of the USA's premier collections, given to the St Louis Art Museum by a pioneering local businessman and his daughter; the collector's taste was far in advance of his time and highly regarded. Accompanies an eponymous exhibition.
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Electronic Access:
Table of contents
Bibliographical References:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-237) and index.
Field 805:
npmlib 10603041 NK2808 S77 ysh