Official Guide To Colonial Williamsburg
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Author | : Michael Olmert |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Va.) |
ISBN | : 9780879351847 |
This extensive guide to Colonial Williamsburg contains more than one hundred color photographs of the activities and attractions available in Virginia's restored colonial capital. Color-coded maps identify things to see and do and locate places to shop and dine. Building-by-building drawings help people tour easily. Short biographies about eighteenth-century inhabitants bring colonial society alive. Information about the museums and modern lodging and dining opportunities is included.
Author | : George Humphrey Yetter |
Publisher | : Colonial Williamsburg |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780879350772 |
George Yetter's informative text describes why Williamsburg was founded and flourished during the colonial period. He traces the deterioration that followed when the capital moved to Richmond in 1780, and concludes with the exciting story of how Williamsburg's past was saved. Old photographs, daguerreotypes, watercolors, sketches, and maps capture "pre-restoration" Williamsburg. Lovely color "after" photographs show that the vision and dream have been fulfilled.
Author | : Cary Carson |
Publisher | : UNC Press Books |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 2013-03-25 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 080783811X |
For more than thirty years, the architectural research department at Colonial Williamsburg has engaged in comprehensive study of early buildings, landscapes, and social history in the Chesapeake region. Its painstaking work has transformed our understanding of building practices in the colonial and early national periods and thereby greatly enriched the experience of visiting historic sites. In this beautifully illustrated volume, a team of historians, curators, and conservators draw on their far-reaching knowledge of historic structures in Virginia and Maryland to illuminate the formation, development, and spread of one of the hallmark building traditions in American architecture. The essays describe how building design, hardware, wall coverings, furniture, and even paint colors telegraphed social signals about the status of builders and owners and choreographed social interactions among everyone who lived or worked in gentry houses, modest farmsteads, and slave quarters. The analyses of materials, finishes, and carpentry work will fascinate old-house buffs, preservationists, and historians alike. The lavish color photography is a delight to behold, and the detailed catalogues of architectural elements provide a reliable guide to the form, style, and chronology of the region's distinctive historic architecture.
Author | : Phillip Kopper |
Publisher | : Harry N. Abrams |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2001-10-01 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780810906099 |
This gorgeously produced volume on one of the most visited historic sites in America is now thoroughly updated in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Williamsburg restoration. Some 200 new color photographs have been specially commissioned for this revision, and Philip Kopper's sparkling text reflects the latest ongoing research by the staff at Colonial Williamsburg. The result - as the Richmond News Leader wrote of the first edition - is a volume that provides the reader with countless pleasures. This book is a must.
Author | : Edward G. Lengel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Colonial Williamsburg (Williamsburg, Va.) |
ISBN | : 9780879352981 |
"This book, a companion to 'Colonial Williamsburg: The Guide: The Official Companion to the Historic Area,' recounts Williamsburg's 'story'--the events and circumstances that led to the town's founding and its community life and political importance up to and through the Revolutionary War. It offers a bit of postwar history as well, including Williamsburg's experience of the Civil War and the town's eventual restoration-all 301 acres of it. The history of Williamsburg is critical to the American story of who we are and how our nation came to be"--
Author | : George Humphrey Yetter |
Publisher | : Yale University Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2019-01-01 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : 0300248350 |
This up-to-date and comprehensive look at the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg illuminates the important role it has played in our understanding of 18th-century America.
Author | : Lauren Stowell |
Publisher | : Page Street Publishing |
Total Pages | : 640 |
Release | : 2019-07-09 |
Genre | : Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | : 1624147917 |
Master Iconic 18th Century Hair and Makeup Techniques Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions—and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself. Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your ’dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet. With Lauren and Abby’s step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts.
Author | : Wesley Greene |
Publisher | : Rodale |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2012-02-14 |
Genre | : Gardening |
ISBN | : 1609611624 |
A Colonial Williamsburg garden historian outlines traditional methods for planting and tending 50 different kinds of vegetables, profiling such 18th-century utilities as shelter paper and fermented manure while sharing complementary weather-watching guidelines, organic techniques and seed-saving advice.
Author | : Catherine Calvert |
Publisher | : Clarkson Potter Publishers |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Architecture |
ISBN | : |
Millions of visitors have appreciated Williamsburg not only for its authentic taste of life in colonial Virginia but also for the incredible design resource of its meticulously restored and appointed homes and gardens. Ever since the 1930s, Williamsburg fans have been able to decorate their homes with reproductions of furnishings, fabrics, and accessories, but until now there has never been a decorating book that shows how to put the look together. In chapters that highlight living rooms and gathering places; the bedchamber; dining rooms, kitchens, and pantries; and home and garden, Williamsburg demonstrates its ability to inspire contemporary lifestyles. Special sections on such topics as lighting, color, mantels, silver, and bed hangings focus on details; and photographs of rooms especially decorated for the book by decorating expert Tricia Foley, using Colonial Williamsburg reproductions, give practical ideas for mixing old, new, and reproductions in a harmonious scheme.Produced in conjunction with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the book is rich with the latest discoveries about 18th-century taste -- bold new colors, rest
Author | : Caroline Eubanks |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2018-10-01 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1493034316 |
You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!