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Decoration

 

House Decoration; facsimile of 1871 edition

Author: Paul N Hasluck, with an introduction by Patrick Baty

Published by: Donhead Publication Ltd.

Small but very useful book covering the painter’s and decorator’s trades with an emphasis on Victorian practice.

 

 

House Decoration; facsimile of 1871 edition

Author: Paul N Hasluck, with an introduction by Patrick Baty

Published by: Donhead Publication Ltd.

Small but very useful book covering the painter’s and decorator’s trades with an emphasis on Victorian practice.

 

 

Painting and Decorating

Authors: Horstmann F & Thompson C

Published by: Pitman Press (1953-1965)

An illustrated technical reference book covering traditional painting and decorating materials and techniques that were current at the time of publication.

 

Inform Guide - Decorative Paint Finishes: Graining and Marbling
Conservation, repair and maintenance

Author: Historic Scotland

Associated website: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/learning/publications/publicationsresultsdetail.htm?id=4c1eb9 d01e

This INFORM aims to assist in identifying, protecting and reinstating historic grained or marbled finishes.