American Furniture In The Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum Queen Anne And Chippendale Periods
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| Author | : Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum |
| Publisher | : Crown Publishing Group (NY) |
| Total Pages | : 401 |
| Release | : 1952 |
| Genre | : Furniture |
| ISBN | : 9780517243299 |
A catalog with 400 examples of American furniture from the Queen Anne and Chippendale periods at the Winterthur Museum selected by author Joseph Downs. These pieces represent the era when the cabinetmakers of New England, New York, Philadelphia, and the South were at the height of their achievement. Each illustration is accompanied by information about the piece's place of origin, date of construction, dimensions, special features and qualities, and the maker and original owner when known and also includes ten color plates in a special section presenting the furniture in its proper environment. There is technical information for the serious collector and a highly readable history for those interested in the early-American furniture and way of life.
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| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1952 |
| Genre | : Furniture |
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| Author | : Rosemary Troy Krill |
| Publisher | : Rowman Altamira |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2010-08-16 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0759119465 |
Winterthur Museum is world renowned for its decorative arts collections and its exceptional educational programs. Adapted from the training materials developed at the museum, the revised and enhanced Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860: A Handbook for Interpreters is an indispensable guide for anyone involved with interpretation of decorative arts collections. Early American Decorative Arts, 1620-1860 elucidates the principles of public interpretation, explains how to analyze objects, and defines the concept of style. Eighteen chapters provide comprehensive descriptions of decorative arts including furniture, ceramics, textiles, paintings and prints, metalwork, glass, and other objects. Many museums and historic sites display such collections to thousands of visitors annually. Guides, interpreters, educators, and collection managers will find this book a helpful summary and a guide to further research. This enhanced edition includes now includes a CD featuring beautiful color images of the more than 170 black-and-white photographs in the book, bringing the Winterthur collections to life on your computer and in your classroom. Published in cooperation with Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
| Author | : Joseph Downs |
| Publisher | : Schiffer Pub Limited |
| Total Pages | : 500 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780764314070 |
400 outstanding examples of American furniture from the Queen Anne and Chippendale periods in the Winterthur Museum, representing the era when the cabinetmakers of New England, New York, Philadelphia, and the South were at the height of their achievement. Each illustration is accompanied by information about the pieces place of origin, date of construction, dimensions, special features and qualities, and the maker and original owner when known.
| Author | : Joseph T. Butler |
| Publisher | : Macmillan |
| Total Pages | : 404 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : Antiques |
| ISBN | : 9780805001242 |
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
| Author | : Barry A. Greenlaw |
| Publisher | : Colonial Williamsburg |
| Total Pages | : 220 |
| Release | : 1974 |
| Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
| ISBN | : 9780879350192 |
This catalog illustrates and describes 164 pieces of New England furniture in the Colonial Williamsburg collection, including examples of nearly every type of household furniture made and used during the colonial period.
| Author | : Judith Gura |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
| Total Pages | : 497 |
| Release | : 2015-11-19 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1628924713 |
This compact, heavily-illustrated guide makes it a snap to identify period styles from the 17th century to the present day. The Guide to Period Styles for Interiors, Second Edition is a comprehensive reference that combines depth of content with ease of use. Including examples and analysis on 17th-century Louis XIV through 20th-century Late Modern and each style in between, this new edition is also updated with the latest trends of the 21st century, including computer design, sustainable design, and modern office design. New sidebars interspersed throughout the book offer glimpses into historic design styles from around the globe. Each style section ends with a summary of key characteristics, major designers, and iconic fabrics. This book is an indispensable tool for identifying the trends throughout the history of interior design.
| Author | : Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.) |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 385 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : Furniture |
| ISBN | : 0870994271 |
This publication documents The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of early colonial furniture and presents a broad spectrum of furniture forms made in America during the 17th and early 18th centuries, including chairs and other seating, tables, boxes, various types of chests and cupboards, dressing tables, and desks. The volume also includes prime examples of the different modes of ornamentation in fashion during that period. Over 140 objects are thoroughly described, with detailed information given on each one's construction, condition, dimensions, materials, and inscriptions and other marks, as well as provenance and exhibition history. Every object is explained in terms of the styles and craftsmanship of the period and evaluated in light of comparative pieces in public and private collections throughout the country. Also included is one appendix containing photographic details of construction and decorative elements, and another with line drawings explaining furniture terms and showing various types of joints and moldings. This is the first volume in a series of two that is dedicated to American furniture in the Museum. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
| Author | : Frances Gruber Safford |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 465 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Furniture |
| ISBN | : 1588392333 |
The Metropolitan Museum's preeminent collection of early colonial furniture is expertly documented in this long-awaited publication. It covers the full spectrum of furniture forms made during the 17th and early 18th centuries--from chairs and other seating to tables, boxes, various types of chests and cupboards, and desks. Each of the 141 objects is thoroughly described with detailed information on provenance, construction, condition, inscriptions, dimensions, and materials. Photographed anew in color for this volume, each piece is explicated in terms of the styles and craftsmanship of the period and is evaluated in light of comparative pieces in public and private collections throughout the country. One appendix contains photographic details of construction and decorative elements, and another has drawings of joints and moldings.
| Author | : Morrison H. Heckscher |
| Publisher | : Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Total Pages | : 306 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Decoration and ornament |
| ISBN | : 0870996312 |
Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by, and held at, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this volume examines the American (i.e. British colonial) manifestations of the European rococo style. Following an introductory chapter, separate chapters are devoted to architecture, engravings, silver, and furniture, plus iron, glass, and porcelain grouped together as factory products. Illustrated are 173 objects (many in color) that are part of the exhibition, and some 50 related objects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
