This book is an exceptionally well-preserved collection of household items from pre-Revolutionary America and Colonial times. The author is an applauded authority not just in the United States, but abroad as well. It includes a vast range of rare and prized pieces, many shown in historic paintings and prints, from these periods in American design and history. From the collection are splendid examples by renowned craftsmen like Sheraton, Chippendale, and Hepplewhite. Featuring stunning pieces from furniture to glassware, pewter, ceramics, and more, this book is a must-have for collectors, museums, historians, and all those fascinated by this significant era in design. The author's astounding scholarship is evident, having compiled this extraordinary survey of early American decorative arts to highlight the importance of authenticity and showcase true examples of these celebrated designers' work.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an exceptionally well-preserved collection of household items from pre-Revolutionary America and Colonial times. The author is an applauded authority not just in the United States, but abroad as well. It includes a vast range of rare and prized pieces, many shown in historic paintings and prints, from these periods in American design and history. From the collection are splendid examples by renowned craftsmen like Sheraton, Chippendale, and Hepplewhite. Featuring stunning pieces from furniture to glassware, pewter, ceramics, and more, this book is a must-have for collectors, museums, historians, and all those fascinated by this significant era in design. The author's astounding scholarship is evident, having compiled this extraordinary survey of early American decorative arts to highlight the importance of authenticity and showcase true examples of these celebrated designers' work. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332213870_0
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