xiv, 212 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 198-207) and index.
Contents
ch. 1. Social, physical, and demographic context for Renaissance childbirth -- ch. 2. Caterina di Ser Girolamo da Colle and the material culture of Renaissance childbirth -- ch. 3. Wooden trays and bowls for childbirth -- ch. 4. Maiolica wares for childbirth -- ch. 5. Maternal mediators.