Gothic bookbinding

Information

Made by:

Lyle FitzWilliam

Work in progress. Small book bound on split thongs in the Gothic style. Herringbone stitch on three supports. Simple primary headbands over supports. Quartersawn oak boards 1/8" thick. Overall dimensions of 5.5" by 4.25"

Era: 15th-16th Century England

Seen at:

Spring Equinox, SCA Time

Categories

Photos

(photo) Revised binding, back edge, showing the use of softer leather in the supports
(photo) Revised binding, from bottom corner, showing the use of softer leather in the supports
(photo) Revised binding, overview, showing the use of softer leather in the supports
(photo) overview of open book
(photo) detail showing interior stitching inside a signature
(photo) detail showing supports entering oak board (inside cover)
(photo) detail showing spine of book, showing supports with stitching and end stitching
(photo) closeup of one end of the spine, detailing end stitching and of one support

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