Author: Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur MuseumPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Silver articles, American
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
American Silver in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum
Author: Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur MuseumPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Silver articles, American
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
American Silver at Winterthur
Author: Ian M. G. QuimbyPublisher: Winterthur Museum
ISBN:
Category : Silverwork
Languages : en
Pages : 514
Book Description
Introductory essays address issues of authorship, style, use, and scientific analysis as well as the creation of the collection at Winterthur by Henry Francis du Pont. The catalogue portion, arranged alphabetically within the major divisions of New England, New York, and Pennsylvania and the South, is put together with meticulous attention to detail.
The Winterthur Library Revealed
Author: Winterthur LibraryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Inspiring Reform
Author: Marilee Boyd MeyerPublisher: Harry N. Abrams
ISBN: 9780810963412
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Fine craftsmanship and handiwork, originality in design, aesthetic purity, and honest use of materials in both decorative and utilitarian objects were the ideals embraced by Boston's Society of Arts and Crafts. This book celebrates the organization's centenary with splendid examples of metalwork, jewelry textiles, furniture, ceramics, photography, and more. 273 illustrations, 52 in color. D.
American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume Ii
Author: Daniel D. HartzlerPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503530639
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 591
Book Description
This publication gives the sword enthusiast an opportunity to observe edged weapons made, for the most part, in the United States that display regional characteristics that often transcend state lines. The makers of these swords, many of whom were silversmiths as well, had learned the skills and peculiarities of their masters during apprenticeship before yielding to the desires of the shop owner as journeymen. Later, many of these often relocated to new localities, practicing their former traits before they could open their own establishment, where they would be free to exercise their own creative ingenuities. Mr. Hartzler has done an excellent job in ferreting out edged weapons, especially swords, and their makers from throughout the country and identifying who they were and where and when they were in business. His identification of the styles and characteristics of the various swords, as well as the region from which they came, will be immensely helpful to students in their future study of these weapons. His unique method of presentation, illustrating what state or region these weapons originated from, as well as their individual characteristics, elucidate the various styles and traits developed throughout the different areas. One can also follow the travels of a sword maker by the pattern of his products.
Iron at Winterthur
Author: Donald L. FennimorePublisher: Winterthur Museum
ISBN: 9780912724638
Category : Cast-iron
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Iron at Winterthur brings to light this extraordinary but oft-overlooked collection. It presents a range of the best and most representative forms, and it is intended as a record documenting a cross section of artifacts imported or made and used in America during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. The author carefully selected each artifact as evidence of the deliberate act by the ironworker to incorporate artistry into his craft."--Jacket.
Embroidered Stories
Author: Helen WyldPublisher:
ISBN: 9781910682203
Category : Samplers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Samplers were embroidered pictures made by girls, and occasionally boys, as part of their education. Scottish samplers are unique with regard to the amount of information that can be gathered from them. They often include the initials of extended family members as well as details of buildings, places and events, leading to the identification of almost all of these young embroiderers. Leslie Durst, an American with a passion for Scotland, has a collection of over 500 samplers dating from the early 18th to the late 19th century; a small section of them will be exhibited at the National Museum of Scotland. This book showcases these and reveals the stories behind many of them - embroidered records of two centuries of Scottish social history. Exhibition: National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK (26.10.2018 - 21.4.2019). --
American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume I
Author: Daniel D. HartzlerPublisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503530515
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
This publication gives the sword enthusiast an opportunity to observe edged weapons made, for the most part, in the United States that display regional characteristics that often transcend state lines. The makers of these swords, many of whom were silversmiths as well, had learned the skills and peculiarities of their masters during apprenticeship before yielding to the desires of the shop owner as journeymen. Later, many of these often relocated to new localities, practicing their former traits before they could open their own establishment, where they would be free to exercise their own creative ingenuities. Mr. Hartzler has done an excellent job in ferreting out edged weapons, especially swords, and their makers from throughout the country and identifying who they were and where and when they were in business. His identification of the styles and characteristics of the various swords, as well as the region from which they came, will be immensely helpful to students in their future study of these weapons. His unique method of presentation, illustrating what state or region these weapons originated from, as well as their individual characteristics, elucidate the various styles and traits developed throughout the different areas. One can also follow the travels of a sword maker by the pattern of his products.
American Furniture, the Federal Period, in the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum
Author: Henry Francis Du PontPublisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780764314063
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described and illustrated in this book, first published in 1978. Todays printing technology makes this book even more stunning, presenting beautiful photos of 491 pieces. The text explores the maker, place of origin, size, materials, dimensions, details of design and, most importantly, an evaluation of the merits of each piece. It is a history of the entire process of furniture making in Federal America. This is a classic encyclopedia for Federal period furniture enthusiasts, and a mine of information for everyone interested in the social and cultural history of the formative years of the United States.
Connecticut River Valley Doorways
Author: Amelia F. MillerPublisher: Dublin Seminar for New England Folklife
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 156
Book Description
An illustrated and annotated checklist of 220 doorways.