Author: Wing, Frances S.,
Title: Complete Book of Decoupage.
Description: NY, Coward-McCann, (1965). 2nd imp. VG in G DJ. Fascinating art of decorating objects with colored paper cutouts an art that flourished in the 18th century with. step-by-step instructions on choice of object and covering, how to use paints, colored pencils, crayons, or gold leaf etc. Contains leaflet from O'Brien Paints on how to do decoupage in the modern way. Also Detroit newspaper clipped ad (probably from the era of this book, 1965) showing a dining room table and breakfront decorated with marquetry, a tradition that goes back centuries, handcrafted in Italy with a floral design across the walnut briar surfaces for $7,800. DJ edge wear.

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