Textile Art - Milan Styling History of Textile Art. Period Fashion, 2 vol. [Patterned Wool; Patterned Cotton 1903-1925], general title leaf (with text in English and Italian), and 150 numbered plates (50; 100) with text printed in gold printed on thick glossy black card, the plates with large colour photographic images of fabric swatches tipped onto the card mounts, loose in black solander boxes with drop sides, gilt lettering on upper covers and spines, spines faded, folio (300 x 210mm.), Milan, Styling Consulting Service, [?1980s] Footnotes: Stylishly produced record of early twentieth century fabrics, issued by a Milan-based 'Styling Consulting Service' with the stated aim of offering 'una testimonianza di arte e cultura nell's evoluzione del costume'. The presentation is reminiscent of BIBA catalogues or FMR publications. We have traced no other copies, or any trace of the elusive Italian consulting service. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing