Whitley, Kathleen P, The gilded page , 2010
- Title(s):
- The gilded page : the history and technique of manuscript gilding / Kathleen P. Whitley.
- Additional Title(s):
- History and technique of manuscript gilding
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
- Published/Created:
- New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press ; 2010.
London : British Library, 2010. - Physical Description:
- xv, 233 p., 16 p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
- Holdings:
- Reference LibraryND3327.G54 W55 2010 (LC)Accessible in the Reference Library [Hours]
Note: Please contact the Reference Library to schedule an appointment [Email ycba.reference@yale.edu] - Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/10189155
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- BEIN 2012 55: Dust jacket.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 205-212) and index.
"A history of manuscript gilding from ancient Egypt and Babylon to the modern day studio. Explains in detail both historical and modern techniques of manuscript gilding, along with recipes and tips. Illustrated in black and white, plus 16 color plates"--Provided by publisher. - Subject Terms:
- Gilding -- Technique.Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Technique.
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- Origins
- Manuscript gilding & illumination
- Equipment & materials for the gilder's workshop
- Preparing mordants for flat gilding
- Preparing mordants for raised gilding
- Techniques in laying gold leaf
- Tooling gold leaf in manuscripts
- Gilding with powdered gold or shell gold
- A golden age
- Appendix. List of sources and suppliers.