The gilded page
Subtitle: the history and technique of manuscript gilding
By: Kathleen P. Whitley.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Oak Knoll Press; British Library
Published: 2009
Place of publication: New Castle, Del; London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781584562399; 9781584562412
Subjects: Gilding -- Technique; Illumination of books and manuscripts -- Technique
Other titles: History and technique of manuscript gilding
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Origins; title: Manuscript gilding & illumination; title: Equipment & materials for the gilder's workshop; title: Preparing mordants for flat gilding; title: Preparing mordants for raised gilding; title: Techniques in laying gold leaf; title: Tooling gold leaf in manuscripts; title: Gilding with powdered gold or shell gold; title: A golden age; title: Appendix. List of sources and suppliers.