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Author: Parke-Bernet GalleriesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
The Myron C. Taylor Collection ...: Queen Anne, Georgian & early American furniture [etc.] ... Nov. 3-5
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Author: Parke-Bernet GalleriesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Early Georgian Furniture 1715-1740
Author: Adam BowettPublisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist
ISBN: 9781851495849
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book describes the technical and stylistic development of English furniture in the early Georgian era
Measured Drawings of Early American Furniture
Author: Burl Neff OsburnPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Author: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870994271
Category : Furniture
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This publication documents The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection of early colonial furniture and presents a broad spectrum of furniture forms made in America during the 17th and early 18th centuries, including chairs and other seating, tables, boxes, various types of chests and cupboards, dressing tables, and desks. The volume also includes prime examples of the different modes of ornamentation in fashion during that period. Over 140 objects are thoroughly described, with detailed information given on each one's construction, condition, dimensions, materials, and inscriptions and other marks, as well as provenance and exhibition history. Every object is explained in terms of the styles and craftsmanship of the period and evaluated in light of comparative pieces in public and private collections throughout the country. Also included is one appendix containing photographic details of construction and decorative elements, and another with line drawings explaining furniture terms and showing various types of joints and moldings. This is the first volume in a series of two that is dedicated to American furniture in the Museum. -- Metropolitan Museum of Art website.
American Rococo, 1750-1775
Author: Morrison H. HeckscherPublisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 0870996312
Category : Decoration and ornament
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by, and held at, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, this volume examines the American (i.e. British colonial) manifestations of the European rococo style. Following an introductory chapter, separate chapters are devoted to architecture, engravings, silver, and furniture, plus iron, glass, and porcelain grouped together as factory products. Illustrated are 173 objects (many in color) that are part of the exhibition, and some 50 related objects. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Official Journal of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America
Author: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1736
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1688
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Office for Subject Cataloging PolicyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1324
Book Description
American Furniture and Decoration Colonial and Federal
Author: Edward Stratton HollowayPublisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447496868
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
American Furniture & Decoration Colonial & Federal is Edward Stratton Holloway's illustrated manual on Colonial and Federal furniture and decoration, it was first published in 1928. Holloway was born in Ashland, Greene County, New York in 1859. He attended Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts between 18881 and 1905 and then went on to work as art director for the publisher J. B. Lippincott Co. for 46 years where he wrote a number of books on interior design and antique furniture.