Dorgan Rushton

Found while perusing shelves of library Reserve Stock, this 1984 book is created by (arlene) Dorgan Rushton (wife of Willie- who provided the illustrations.) Ms Rushton's theme is Victorian and Edweardian images: thus we have WG Grace, a selection of old time shops, a family celebrating Victoria's Jubilee...plus more unexpected ones, like the Hawaiian royals. Written in a light, relatable style, and with plenty of hints and diagrams, this is pretty good. Largely fabric based, but incorporating paper, plastic, twigs etc too.… (mehr)