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Peasant art in Austria and Hungary


Their axe-headed sticks, which also serve as weapons, are of engraved brass, or of wood inlaid with brass, some of the work being beautifully executed. Their textiles and wooden objects, which they ornament with pierced or chip-carving, are particularly good.
816 Illustrations, primarily from photographs with more than 24 of these in colour
Contents include examples of – Peasant Houses; Furniture and Wood-carving; Pottery; Metal-work and Jewellery; Leather-work; Embroidery; Lace; Textiles; Types of Peasant Dress

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