Guide to the Bayeux tapestry

Guide to the Bayeux tapestry

This Guide may be obtained directly from the Victoria & Albert Museum, price 1s. 0d. net (by post 1s. 2d. net). It may also be obtained either through any bookseller or directly from H.M. Stationery Office at the following addresses: Imperial House, Kingsway, London (W.C. 2.), and 28, Abingdon Street (S.W. 1); 37, Peter Street, Manchester; 1, St. Andrews Crescent, Cardiff; 23, Forth Street, Edinburgh; or from E. Ponsonby, Ltd., 116, Grafton Street, Dublin. ALTHOUGH the Bayeux Tapestry is not itself included among the collections of the Museum, its surpassing interest to English students and the existence of two copies here amply justify the appearance of this guide. A full-size photographic reproduction, coloured by hand, is exhibited on the walls of the gallery numbered 79 on the first floor. Another full-size photograph has been mounted on rollers for the convenience of studenmay be seen on application at the Students Room of the Department of Textiles, adjoining Room 123 on the first floor. THE preparation of this guide has been entrusted to Mr. F. F. L. Birrell. Its chief aim is to present in a handy form the most important of the ascertained facts regarding the Tapestry. Matters which belong to the realm of conjecture, and even of controversy, have also been touched upon. Students wishing to pursue these further are recommended to consult the authorities quoted in the guide. I have read through the proofs, and must accept responsibility for such errors as may be found. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 65918
Author: Birrell, Francis
Release Date: Jul 25, 2021
Format: eBook
Language: English