The Arts & Crafts Movement in New Zealand, 1870-1940: Women Make their Mark

Auckland University Press, 2000. First edition. Black hard cover with gilt titles on spine. Minor rubbing to the bottom edge of the boards. boards. Contents tight and clean with no inscriptions. Dust jacket is very tidy and has been covered. Minor bumping to the top edge.
This is a study of the Arts and Crafts movement in New Zealand and in particular of the role and contribution of women. The work uncovers a number of gifted artistic talents and a wide range of beautiful and unusual works mostly still in private hands. It explores drawing, textile design, bookbinding, metalwork, jewellery, wood carving and embroidery. The work also describes the growth of art education in New Zealand, drawing attention to the influential figures and showing how the artistic talents of women were encouraged and developed.