Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks

The books in this series are intended to provide a convenient and accessible introduction to subjects within the applied arts. Drawing examples from the world-famous collections at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, they furnish the reader with a wide variety of information on many different types and forms and illustrate some of the most famous as well as the most unusual objects. A general introduction is followed by entries on sixty-four individual objects, each of which is illustrated in colour. Complete with glossaries and guides to further reading, these books will prove invaluable to all collectors and enthusiasts.