EditorialDorcus, Print, Dorcus is a genus of beetles in the family Lucanidae (stag beetles). Of the 30-odd species, most occur in Asia and India; two are found in southern Europe, and two species are from North America. Previously, specimens with serriform teet...
EditorialErmengarde, Princess Plantagenet, daughter of Fulk IV, le Rechin, and the witch countess Hildegarde of Beaugency, 1082-1147. She wears a Syrian cap with veil, crimson velvet robe bordered with sable, necklace and belt of bezants, and holds a book of de...
EditorialCap, 18th century, England, Linen, plain weave, embroidered with linen threads in back stitch and powdering of back stitches known as Point de Sable, 16.5 ? 9.6 cm (6 1/2 ? 3 3/4 in.).
EditorialTextile, Medium: linen Technique: block printed on plain weave Label: block printed on linen, Realistic large-scale design of branches with blossoms and fruit turning off the stem alternately to left and right. The red is printed by wood block on a tan...