American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Author: Frances Gruber Safford

Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 465

ISBN-13: 1588392333

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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.

Harbor & Home
Harbor & Home

Author: Brock Jobe

Publisher: UPNE

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780912724683

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Presented for the first time, the richly illustrated findings of the Southeastern Massachusetts Furniture project at Winterthur Museum

The Arts in Early American History
The Arts in Early American History

Author: Walter Muir Whitehill

Publisher: UNC Press Books

Published: 2012-12-01

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 0807838225

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This summary essay and the heavily annotated bibliography covering the period from the first colonization to 1826 are primarily intended to aid the scholar and student by suggesting areas of further study and ways of expanding the conventional interpretations of early American history. Originally published in 1935. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts
The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts

Author: Gordon Campbell

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2006-11-09

Total Pages: 1277

ISBN-13: 0195189485

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The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts covers thousands of years of decorative arts production throughout western and non-western culture. With over 1,000 entries, as well as hundreds drawn from the 34-volume Dictionary of Art, this topical collection is a valuable resource for those interested in the history, practice, and mechanics of the decorative arts. Accompanied by almost 100 color and more than 500 black and white illustrations, the 1,290 pages of this title include hundreds of entries on artists and craftsmen, the qualities and historic uses of materials, as well as concise definitions on art forms and style. Explore the works of Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, and the Wiener Wekstatte, or delve into the history of Navajo blankets and wing chairs in thousands of entries on artists, craftsmen, designers, workshops, and decorative art forms.