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Author: Mariette Paine Slayton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2013-02-20
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 0486148351
DOWNLOAD EBOOKComprehensive guide includes 27 authentic, ready-to-use, full-size patterns for restoring and decorating trays, tinware, boxes, rockers, chairs, walls, and more. Complete instructions.
Author: Tim Tanner
Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 1423632761
DOWNLOAD EBOOKInviting designs that have stood the test of time An idea book for designing beautiful interiors that embody the essence of early American country style--a sense of warmth, comfort, and familiarity. As an advocate that something well designed will stand the test of time, author Tim Tanner has coupled basic design principles with a wealth of examples using wonderful old objects and materials, illuminating effective design ideas for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms, pantries, and other spaces. Featured homes are from Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Idaho, and Utah. Tim Tanner is a graphic designer, artist, and freelance illustrator. He currently teaches art and design at Brigham Young University, Idaho. He's been involved in home restoration and reproduction using reclaimed materials for more than thirty years. He lives in Teton Valley, Idaho
Author: Esther Stevens Brazer
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Published: 1947
Total Pages: 265
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Rosemary Troy Krill
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Published: 2010-08-16
Total Pages: 280
ISBN-13: 0759119465
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWinterthur 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: Sherrill Whiton
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2013-04-18
Total Pages: 944
ISBN-13: 1447498232
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Author: Anne Dimock
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2010-02-19
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 0811741877
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBasic skills from an expert. 14 projects with patterns provided. Full-color, step-by-step photographs.
Author: Martha Hensley
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Published: 1952
Total Pages: 38
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Pat Oxenford
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 2008-09-05
Total Pages: 397
ISBN-13: 0811740862
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTole painting refers to decorative floral designs applied to tinware, traditionally on trays, coffeepots, teapots, cups, mugs, canisters, document boxes, and match safes. In this book, acclaimed painter Pat Oxenford provides guidance on the tools and materials needed to get started, tips on preparing tin for painting, and techniques for pulling the basic strokes that are the foundation for creating designs. Step-by-step photographs and detailed directions are included for using the strokes to create a variety of folk-art flowers and then several complete projects. A gallery of painted tinware offers inspiration.
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Published: 1976-03
Total Pages: 8
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKOld-House Journal is the original magazine devoted to restoring and preserving old houses. For more than 35 years, our mission has been to help old-house owners repair, restore, update, and decorate buildings of every age and architectural style. Each issue explores hands-on restoration techniques, practical architectural guidelines, historical overviews, and homeowner stories--all in a trusted, authoritative voice.
Author: Yannick Guégan
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 490
ISBN-13: 9780393730012
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe essential reference for amateur and professional alike, The Handbook of Painted Decoration is the first book to cover the whole spectrum of trompe l'oeil decorative painting, from classic marbling and wood graining to ancient techniques of decorative painting that have been nearly forgotten.
