Etruscan bindings

  1. Home
  2. top of the aat hierarchies
  3. Objects Facet
  4. Components (hierarchy name)
  5. components (objects parts)
  6. [components by specific context]
  7. information form components
  8. gathered matter components
  9. [bindings and binding components]
  10. bindings (gathered matter components)
  11. [bindings by style or decoration]
  12. Etruscan bindings
Scope note
Bindings, usually of calfskin leather, decorated with patterns and motifs derived from Etruscan pottery, including key patterns, vases, and palmettes. They were popularized in the mid-18th century by the bookbinders of Halifax, Yorkshire, England, notably the Edwards family.
Etruscan bindings
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024