Download or read book American Furniture Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods written by Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1952 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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Download or read book American Furniture written by Joseph Downs and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Queen Anne and Chippendale Furniture in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum written by Charles F. Hummel and published by . This book was released on 1971 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Field Guide to American Antique Furniture written by Joseph T. Butler and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1985 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Early American Decorative Arts 1620 1860 written by Rosemary Troy Krill and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2010-08-16 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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