THE ART OF THE CREEL. Written by Hugh Chatham and Dan McClain. Photography by Gretchen Duykers.

1997 1st edition. Square 4to (272 x 272mm). Ppviii,196. Colour photographs throughout, illustrations, pictorial end-papers. Green boards, gilt titles and creel motif to upper board, spine titled in gilt.

A handsome volume based on Gretchen Duyker's photographs, principally of the Daryll Whitehead collection of antique creels. As work progressed on this, other collectors allowed their collections to be included, resulting in this comprehensive and spectacular work. "With more than 200 different creels photographed, this book provides a comprehensive look at all the major categories of creels as well as some very rare, one of a kind, creels that are tucked away in private collections. The authors have also provided pertinent information about the history and the makers of most of the creels." Chapters include:- Early creels and basketry; Western Indian creels; Eastern woodland creels; George Lawrence Co. creels; McMonies creels; Clark creels; Peters creels; Other marked leather creels - Schnell, Kenns, Frisbee, Nelson, Turtle, Colorado, California; Unmarked leather creels; Wickerwork creels - Mousel, Shaker, Cumings; European creels; Asian creels; Metal creels; Contemporary creels.