
A Fragile Inheritance
The Care of Stained Glass and Historic Glazing
Church House Publishing
Published on 1. November 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-0-7151-7600-9 (ISBN)
Description
Stained glass is one of the most compelling forms of church decoration, and yet it is also one of the most vulnerable and least understood. This handbook is for those entrusted with the care of stained glass windows. It provides guidance on the causes of deterioration of stained glass as well as advice on managing the conservation and future care of church windows.
The book features a list of useful addresses and websites, and also contains guidelines on the photography of stained glass.
The book features a list of useful addresses and websites, and also contains guidelines on the photography of stained glass.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7151-7600-9 (9780715176009)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Jill Kerr | The Council for the Care of Churches
The Repair and Maintenance of Glass in Churches
Book
01/1991
Church House Publishing
€25.59
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