Bucks County, Pennsylvania
Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Author: Kathryn Finegan Clark

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764340253

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Journey to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for an intimate depiction of a community that's known throughout the world for its natural beauty and nurturing of the arts. Explore remnants of the county's 330-year history through 191 images and story-essays, showing how the present has roots in the past - how the old becomes new. This collection goes beyond the iconic fieldstone farmhouse and covered bridge to capture the magic flavor of the region. Visit spots most tourists never see and discover some surprising secrets, such as the oldest "old boy's club" in the world, pyramids, Ivy League Indians, and more. From estate to public park, old towns to villages, relive the history of Bucks County as it enters a prosperous now.

American Coverlets and Their Weavers
American Coverlets and Their Weavers

Author: Clarita Anderson

Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780879352158

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This lavishly illustrated guide to one of the premier collections of woven coverlets in the United States is an essential reference for collectors, historians, specialists in material culture, and all those who are interested in American textiles. Information about the lives and professional careers of more than seven hundred weavers is included. In-depth discussions explore fifty coverlets that are depicted in detail.