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American Furniture in the Metropolitan Museum of Art: I. Early Colonial Period: The Seventeenth-Century and William and Mary Styles
Published in an oversize format (9.25x12.25") and filled with color plates of the best quality, this impressive catalogue surveys the Metropolitan's early colonial American furniture in lengthy essays on each piece by Safford, a curator at the Met. The pieces are organized by type. An introduction describes the history of the collection and appendices contain photographs of decorative details, a glossary of terms (with images), and explanatory drawings of moldings, joints, and converting logs into boards. This will be a valuable resource to collectors. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
The Metropolitan Museums 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 centuriesfrom 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.
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9780300116472
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Non-Fiction
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Metropolitan Museum of Art
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451
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$90.00
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| Author |
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Safford, Frances Gruber
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12/05/2007
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In Print
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Hardcover
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English
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Height: 12.5 Inches (US)
Width: 6.25 Inches (US)
Thickness: 1.5 Inches (US)
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Ashworth, Gavin
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