Explore tips, opinions, and features on Elizabethan Treasures The Hardwick Hall sold at 104.07 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire England houses a worldfamous collection of sixteenth and seventeenthcentury textiles The fact that these exquisite pillow covers wall hangings bedcovers carpets and upholsteries many decorated with superb embroidery have survived in such good condition is little short of miraculous and due in part to the formidable Countess of Shrewsbury better known as Bess of Hardwick who built the house in the 1590s In her will Bess instructed her heirs to have speciall care and regard to pserve the same from all manner of wett mothe and other hurte or spoyle thereof In this first illustrated and scholarly account of the collection Santina Levey places the textiles in their day to day context Using ledgers and other archival material she describes the origins of the different types of textiles whether purchased readymade or put together and decorated by embroiderers whose work is illustrated by stunning closeup details Inventories letters and personal reminiscences are used to chart the later history of the house and the inevitable alterations that four hundred years of use wrought on the original furnishings Complete with a glossary and bibliography this is an invaluable source of information for anyone interested in Elizabethan textiles
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Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire houses a worldfamous collection of 16th and 17th century textile furnishings The collection ranges from carpets and tapestries to bed sets and cushion covers many of them decorated with superb embroidery In this lavishly illustrated and authoritative introduction to the collection Santina M Levey places the textiles in their daytoday context During the 16th and 17th centuries textiles were of prime importance They were the major means of providing color pattern warmth and comfort within a house and their high cost made them the vehicle for an often ostentatious display of wealth
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An Elizabethan Inheritance provides an account of the social economic and artistic environment in which the owners of Hardwick Hall furnished the house with such sumptuous textiles
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Devices and Desires Bess of, priced at 22.64 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
The critically acclaimed author ofnbspServing Victorianbspbrilliantly illuminates the life of the littleknown Bess of Hardwicknext to Queen Elizabeth I the richest and most powerful woman in sixteenthcentury EnglandAided by a quartet of judicious marriages and a shrewd head for business Bess of Hardwick rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most respected and feared Countesses in Elizabethan Englandan entrepreneur who built a family fortune created glorious housesthe last and greatest built as a widow in her 70sand was deeply involved in matters of the court including the custody of Mary Queen of ScotsWhile Bess cultivated many influential courtiers she also collected numerous enemies Her embittered fourth husband once called her a woman of devices and desires while nineteenthcentury male historians portrayed her as a monstera woman of masculine understanding and conduct proud furious selfish and unfeeling In the twentyfirst century she has been neutered by female historians who recast her as a softhearted sort much maligned and misunderstood As Kate Hubbard reveals the truth of this highly accomplished woman lies somewhere in between ruthless and scheming Bess was sentimental and affectionate as wellHubbard draws on more than 230 of Besss letters including correspondence with the Queen and her councilors fond and furious missives between her husbands and children and notes sharing titillating court gossip The result is a rich compelling portrait of a true feminist icon centuries ahead of her timea complex formidable and decidedly modern woman captured in full as never before
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Presenting anbspfascinating biography of an extraordinary woman thisnbspis essential reading for those interested in the 16th century and Tudor history Born the daughter of an impoverished Derbyshire squire through a succession of advantageous marriages Bess of Hardwick moved closer and closer to a position of power and influence in the heart of the royal court As the Countess of Shrewsbury she was the second most powerful woman in the land after Queen Elizabeth I However Bess of Hardwick was not just someone who married well but a formidable and talented business woman who ran her estates with great acumen and who became one of the richest women in England Queen Elizabeth I held Bess in such esteem that she entrusted her with the important and arduous task of acting as jailer to Mary Queen of Scots During her lifetime Bess built two great country houses which are still admired todayChatsworth and Hardwickand fulfilled her lifetimes ambition of founding a great dynasty By the end of thenbsp19th century her blood was flowing through most of the aristocratic families of England and she more than guaranteed her status as one of the most remarkable women in Tudor history
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Hardwick Hall A Great Old sold at 54.95 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Originally constructed in the late 16th century for the notorious Bess of Hardwick Countess of Shrewsbury Hardwick Hall is now among the National Trusts greatest architectural landmarks with much of its original interior and ornamentation still intact This splendid publication is the definitive source of scholarship on the remarkably wellpreserved exemplar of lateElizabethan style Composed of extensive research and newly commissioned photography this beautifully illustrated book traces the history of the house and its inhabitants through the centuries showcasing a remarkable collection of portraiture tapestries furniture and gardens and providing readers with a genuine sense of the houses environmentnbsp
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The collection of late 16thcentury embroidery needlework and wrought linen at the National Trusts Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is the most important of its type in Britain and probably in the Western World Largely commissioned and acquired by the redoubtable Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury known as Bess of Hardwick these pieces some 200 in total with many of the highest quality range from small fragments of exquisite needlework to a dramatic set of huge wall hangings depicting Heroic Women of the Ancient World Most have remained at Hardwick for over 400 years Bess of Hardwick moved in the highest echelons of contemporary society and was on close terms with Queen Elizabeth I The collection therefore constitutes an invaluable document of social history reflecting the interests and values of the Queen her courtiers and Elizabethan patrons of the arts In the first ever catalogue of this extraordinary collection Santina Levey looks at each piece in turn explaining the context to its creation its symbolism materials workmanship and history Grouped by type many of the pieces are surprisingly well documented and Levey throws new light on the ways in which they were displayed and even reused at different periods of their past She also explains the remarkable range of techniques used on the embroideries and provides fascinating new information on design sources and motifs
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Originally constructed in the late 16th century for the notorious Bess of Hardwick Countess of Shrewsbury Hardwick Hall is now among the National Trusts greatest architectural landmarks with much of its original interior and ornamentation still intact This splendid publication is the definitive source of scholarship on the remarkably wellpreserved exemplar of lateElizabethan style Composed of extensive research and newly commissioned photography this beautifully illustrated book traces the history of the house and its inhabitants through the centuries showcasing a remarkable collection of portraiture tapestries furniture and gardens and providing readers with a genuine sense of the houses environmentnbsp
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The collection of late 16thcentury embroidery needlework and wrought linen at the National Trusts Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire is the most important of its type in Britain and probably in the Western World Largely commissioned and acquired by the redoubtable Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury known as Bess of Hardwick these pieces some 200 in total with many of the highest quality range from small fragments of exquisite needlework to a dramatic set of huge wall hangings depicting Heroic Women of the Ancient World Most have remained at Hardwick for over 400 years Bess of Hardwick moved in the highest echelons of contemporary society and was on close terms with Queen Elizabeth I The collection therefore constitutes an invaluable document of social history reflecting the interests and values of the Queen her courtiers and Elizabethan patrons of the arts In the first ever catalogue of this extraordinary collection Santina Levey looks at each piece in turn explaining the context to its creation its symbolism materials workmanship and history Grouped by type many of the pieces are surprisingly well documented and Levey throws new light on the ways in which they were displayed and even reused at different periods of their past She also explains the remarkable range of techniques used on the embroideries and provides fascinating new information on design sources and motifs
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A National Trust guidebook covering history horticulture garden history history of art architecture social history natural environment and conservation
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Elizabethan Treasures Miniatures by Hilliard sold for 35.45 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
In the late 16th and early 17th centuries there was one art form in which English artists excelled above all their continental European counterparts the painting of miniatures This fascinating book explores the genre with special reference to two of its most accomplished practitioners Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver whose astounding skill brought them international fame and admirationIn addition to exhibiting the exquisite technique of the artists portrait miniatures express in a unique way many of the most distinctive and fascinating aspects of court life in this period ostentatious secrecy games of courtly love arcane symbolism a love of intricacy and decoration Bedecked in elaborate lace encrusted in jewellery and sprinkled with flowers court ladies smile enigmatically at the viewer their male counterparts rest on grassy banks or lean against trees sighing over thwarted love or more modestly express their hopes in Latin epigrams inscribed around their headsOften set in richly enamelled and jewelled gold lockets or beautifully turned ivory or ebony boxes such miniatures could be concealed or revealed exchanged or kept as part of elaborate processes of friendship love patronage and diplomacy at the courts of Elizabeth I and James I This richly illustrated book explores what the portrait miniature reveals about identity society and visual culture in Elizabethan and Jacobean England
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In the late 16th and early 17th centuries there was one art form in which English artists excelled above all their continental European counterparts the painting of miniatures This fascinating book explores the genre with special reference to two of its most accomplished practitioners Nicholas Hilliard and Isaac Oliver whose astounding skill brought them international fame and admirationIn addition to exhibiting the exquisite technique of the artists portrait miniatures express in a unique way many of the most distinctive and fascinating aspects of court life in this period ostentatious secrecy games of courtly love arcane symbolism a love of intricacy and decoration Bedecked in elaborate lace encrusted in jewellery and sprinkled with flowers court ladies smile enigmatically at the viewer their male counterparts rest on grassy banks or lean against trees sighing over thwarted love or more modestly express their hopes in Latin epigrams inscribed around their headsOften set in richly enamelled and jewelled gold lockets or beautifully turned ivory or ebony boxes such miniatures could be concealed or revealed exchanged or kept as part of elaborate processes of friendship love patronage and diplomacy at the courts of Elizabeth I and James I This richly illustrated book explores what the portrait miniature reveals about identity society and visual culture in Elizabethan and Jacobean England
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The Hockey Hall of Fame was founded in 1943 and was given a permanent home in Toronto in 1961 Aside from honoring those whose outstanding achievements have contributed to the development of the game the Hockey Hall of Fame exists to collect preserve research exhibit and promote all the objects and images that are significant to the story of ice hockey throughout the world The objects in the Hockey Hall of Fame tell hockeys story and capture hockeys personality Icons like Wayne Gretzkys tuckedin jersey Jacques Plantes mask or Bobby Hulls curved stick blade are recognized the world over The Hockey Hall of Fame allows the past and present to collide in a mélange of mementos paraphernalia photos and videos of hockeys best brightest and most intriguing moments And it is the same in Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures This lavishly illustrated book is absolutely packed with beautiful color photography displaying the most interesting unique famous and rare artifacts from the Hockey Hall of Fames collection Woven through this presentation of artifacts are the words of Adrienne Clarkson Dave Bidini James Duthie and Don Gillmor who share with readers their profoundly personal connection to the game Showcasing hundreds of individual items Hockey Hall of Fame Treasures is the next best thing to being at the Hockey Hall of Fame
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In this stunning oneofakind history of Carnegie Hall Pulitzer Prizewinning music writer Tim Page tells the sweeping story of the worlds most celebrated musical institution Pages narrative illuminates Carnegie Halls diverse lineage of superlative performers from classical music legends such as Vladimir Horowitz and jazz greats such as Duke Ellington to contemporary stars such as opera legend Jessye Norman and singer Rufus Wainwright It also recounts memorable appearances by the many notable actors dancers writers and public figures to grace the famous New York City stage More than 200 rare photographsalong with dozens of collectible facsimile items such as sheet music album covers programs concert tickets posters letters telegrams and more reproduced especially for this book and housed in boundin envelopestransport readers through 120 years of the renowned music halls most memorable performances Carnegie Hall Treasures is a collectible informative and entertaining volume perfect for serious music lovers and popular culture aficionados alike
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Bess of Hardwicks Letters is the first booklength study of the c 250 letters to and from the remarkable Elizabethan dynast matriarch and builder of houses Bess of Hardwick c 15271608 By surveying the complete correspondence author Alison Wiggins uncovers the wide range of uses to which Bess put letters they were vital to her engagement in the overlapping realms of politics patronage business legal negotiation newsgathering and domestic life Much more than a case study of Besss letters the discussions of language handwriting and materiality found here have fundamental implications for the way we approach and read Renaissance letters Wiggins offers readings which show how Renaissance letters communicated meaning through the interweaving linguistic palaeographic and material forms according to sociohistorical context and function The study goes beyond the letters themselves and incorporates a range of historical sources to situate circumstances of production and reception which include Account Books inventories needlework and textile art and architecture The study is therefore essential reading for scholars in historical linguistics historical pragmatics palaeography and manuscript studies material culture English literature and social history
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Combine luxury and design with the Home Decorators Collection 2 ft x 7 ft Runner This runner is perfect to put at either the side of your bed or in your hall as an attractive accent piece This runner features a stainresistant construction and longlasting materials It is designed with brown elements offering a soothing and sophisticated finish to any room It has an oriental motif for an elaborate way to elevate the feel of your home decor With a dense pile it withstands heavy foot traffic This runner has a 100 polypropylene construction which adds style and comfort Color BrownCream
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This book is a historical and theological study of Richard Sibbes 15771635 preacher of Grays Inn London and master of Katharine Hall Cambridge In the first part of the study Sibbes life and ministry are explored investigating particularly his family and education and exploring his relationships with individuals institutions and the larger church In the second half of the book the author investigates Sibbes theology Contrary to what has sometimes been suggested Sibbes was undeniably a Reformed covenant theologian and notes the congruity of this with his ecclesiology and with his experience of the Church The book concludes that a greater historical understanding of Sibbes and a more careful theological reading of his works cause him to appear more consistent and less puzzling
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The swashbuckling English sea captains of the Elizabethan era were a particular breed of adventurer combining maritime and military skill with a seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish treasure Angus Konstam describes these characters including such wellknown sea dogs as Francis Drake Walter Raleigh John Hawkins and Martin Frobisher For about 40 years they fought a private war with the Spanish and while their success in defeating the Spanish Armada is well known this book also covers their exploits in the New World
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A welcome return for a longlost treasure This was how Q magazine greeted the 2014 release of Bill Pritchards album A Trip to the Coast TR 280CDLP At the years end the album was included in the 50 besten Alben 2014 list in Rolling Stones German edition It had been nine years since Pritchards previous release 2004s By Paris By Taxi By Accident and due to an unlikely set of circumstances A Trip to the Coast began taking shape in 2013 A friend and musician Tim Bradshaw moved to
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The Tenant of Wildfell Hall a novel by English author Anne Brontë Her second and last novel it is presented in the form of a series of letters from one Gilbert Markham to his friend and brotherinlaw about how he met his wife An enigmatic young widow arrives at the uninhabited Elizabethan mansion called Wildfell Hall After taking up residence there in a hermitlike manner she becomes the victim of terrible slander She is befriended by a local man who is sceptical of the local and who gradually comes to learn of her tragic past Among the most disturbing and shocking of the novels published by the Brontës family it enjoyed incredible successdespite her sister Charlottes preventing its republication after her death The Tenant of Wildfell Hall constitutes a mustread for lovers of classic English literature and it is not to be missed by those who have read and enjoyed other works by the Brontë sisters Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable modern highquality edition complete with a speciallycommissioned new biography of the author
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