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Book Synopsis Furnishing Williamsburg's Historic Buildings by : Jan Kirsten Gilliam
Download or read book Furnishing Williamsburg's Historic Buildings written by Jan Kirsten Gilliam and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prints, paintings, inventories, diaries, letters, architectural evidence, and archaeological analysis are vital in re-creating accurate eighteenth-century colonial interiors. As historians and curators gained new insights, they have interpreted the interiors at Williamsburg so they reflect the lifestyles of the past more accurately than ever before.
Download or read book Williamsburg written by Catherine Calvert and published by Clarkson Potter Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of visitors have appreciated Williamsburg not only for its authentic taste of life in colonial Virginia but also for the incredible design resource of its meticulously restored and appointed homes and gardens. Ever since the 1930s, Williamsburg fans have been able to decorate their homes with reproductions of furnishings, fabrics, and accessories, but until now there has never been a decorating book that shows how to put the look together. In chapters that highlight living rooms and gathering places; the bedchamber; dining rooms, kitchens, and pantries; and home and garden, Williamsburg demonstrates its ability to inspire contemporary lifestyles. Special sections on such topics as lighting, color, mantels, silver, and bed hangings focus on details; and photographs of rooms especially decorated for the book by decorating expert Tricia Foley, using Colonial Williamsburg reproductions, give practical ideas for mixing old, new, and reproductions in a harmonious scheme.Produced in conjunction with The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the book is rich with the latest discoveries about 18th-century taste -- bold new colors, rest
Book Synopsis The Chesapeake House by : Cary Carson
Download or read book The Chesapeake House written by Cary Carson and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2013-03-25 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than thirty years, the architectural research department at Colonial Williamsburg has engaged in comprehensive study of early buildings, landscapes, and social history in the Chesapeake region. Its painstaking work has transformed our understanding of building practices in the colonial and early national periods and thereby greatly enriched the experience of visiting historic sites. In this beautifully illustrated volume, a team of historians, curators, and conservators draw on their far-reaching knowledge of historic structures in Virginia and Maryland to illuminate the formation, development, and spread of one of the hallmark building traditions in American architecture. The essays describe how building design, hardware, wall coverings, furniture, and even paint colors telegraphed social signals about the status of builders and owners and choreographed social interactions among everyone who lived or worked in gentry houses, modest farmsteads, and slave quarters. The analyses of materials, finishes, and carpentry work will fascinate old-house buffs, preservationists, and historians alike. The lavish color photography is a delight to behold, and the detailed catalogues of architectural elements provide a reliable guide to the form, style, and chronology of the region's distinctive historic architecture.
Book Synopsis Preventive Conservation for Historic House Museums by : Jane Merritt
Download or read book Preventive Conservation for Historic House Museums written by Jane Merritt and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preventive Conservation for Historic House Museums is a primer on the preventive care practices that these unique sites need to slow the rate of deterioration and prevent damage and wear to the property and its collections. It proposes a collaborative approach to preservation planning that is based on interdisciplinary research, critical thinking, and observation rather than rote maintenance schedules and everyday residential cleaning practices. The authors recommend that sites have documents and plans in place that direct the intellectual and physical control of the collections and site. The.
Book Synopsis Restoring Williamsburg by : George Humphrey Yetter
Download or read book Restoring Williamsburg written by George Humphrey Yetter and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This up-to-date and comprehensive look at the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg illuminates the important role it has played in our understanding of 18th-century America.
Download or read book Colonial Houses written by Hugh Howard and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2004-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone interested in learning about or creating an authentic Colonial-style home, Bob Vila collaborator Hugh Howard provides a tour of selected Colonial Williamsburg classic homes. Floor plans & full-color photos.
Book Synopsis Pewter at Colonial Williamsburg by : John D. Davis
Download or read book Pewter at Colonial Williamsburg written by John D. Davis and published by UPNE. This book was released on 2003 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The collection of British pewter at Colonial Williamsburg is remarkable for its breadth and detail. It illustrates the development of basic forms and types of decoration from the first decades of the seventeenth century through those of the nineteenth, and includes a complementary admixture of American examples, which often exhibit readily identifiable regional and individual preferences. This catalog is divided into sections based on use, including dining wares, drinking vessels, and religious objects. This organization allows for the juxtaposition of related forms and for the appreciation of their chronologies and development. The important Colonial Williamsburg collection that has been formed over the past seventy-five years. It highlights the many purposes pewter served in early American history, assisting in the transfer of culture from Europe and in the shaping of distinctive American attitudes and artifacts, and is also illustrative of the broad distribution of British wares, especially apparent in Virginia and the lower Chesapeake region, where there were relatively few practicing pewterers and where there was a decided dependence on imported pewter.
Book Synopsis Four Centuries of Quilts by : Linda Baumgarten
Download or read book Four Centuries of Quilts written by Linda Baumgarten and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2014-10-28 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals anything made on canvas. This landmark book, drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, highlights the splendor and craft of quilts with more than 300 superb color images and details. Fascinating essays by two noted scholars trace the evolution of quilting styles and trends as they relate to the social, political, and economic issues of their time. The collection includes quilts made by diverse religious and cultural groups over 400 years and across continents, from the Mediterranean, England, France, America, and Polynesia. The earliest quilts were made in India and the Mediterranean for export to the west and date to the late 16th century. Examples from 18th- to 20th-century America, many made by Amish and African-American quilters, reflect the multicultural nature of American society and include boldly colored and patterned worsteds and brilliant pieced and appliquéd works of art. Grand in scope and handsomely produced, Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection is sure to be one of the most useful and beloved references on quilts and quilting for years to come.
Book Synopsis Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg by : Linda Baumgarten
Download or read book Eighteenth-Century Clothing at Williamsburg written by Linda Baumgarten and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1986 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antique clothing worn by men, women, and children in the eighteenth century offers a revealing glimpse into the lives of colonial Virginians. Accessories such as aprons, gloves, hats, handkerchiefs, fans, shoes, stockings, and undergarments are also illustrated.
Download or read book The Boot & shoemaker written by and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis American Coverlets and Their Weavers by : Clarita Anderson
Download or read book American Coverlets and Their Weavers written by Clarita Anderson and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 2002 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lavishly illustrated guide to one of the premier collections of woven coverlets in the United States is an essential reference for collectors, historians, specialists in material culture, and all those who are interested in American textiles. Information about the lives and professional careers of more than seven hundred weavers is included. In-depth discussions explore fifty coverlets that are depicted in detail.
Book Synopsis The Williamsburg Collection of Antique Furnishings by : Graham Hood
Download or read book The Williamsburg Collection of Antique Furnishings written by Graham Hood and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1973 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Colonial Williamsburg's vast assemblage of largely English and American antique furnishings this book presents in beautiful full-color pictures and authoritative captions a sampling of some 2000 items. Many appear in room settings such as the visitor to restored Williamsburg may see; many others are shown inidivually in careful detail photographs.
Book Synopsis Tools: Working Wood in Eighteenth-century America by : James M. Gaynor
Download or read book Tools: Working Wood in Eighteenth-century America written by James M. Gaynor and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1993 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg by : M. Kent Brinkley
Download or read book The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg written by M. Kent Brinkley and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1996 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""The Gardens of Colonial Williamsburg" features twenty gardens in Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area. Stunning photography complements the text and detailed garden plans identify the plantings in each garden. Experience the sights, colors, and textures found in Colonial Williamsburg's gardens each season of the year."--Book jacket.
Book Synopsis This Is My South by : Caroline Eubanks
Download or read book This Is My South written by Caroline Eubanks and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may think you know the South for its food, its people, its past, and its stories, but if there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that the region tells far more than one tale. It is ever-evolving, open to interpretation, steeped in history and tradition, yet defined differently based on who you ask. This Is My South inspires the reader to explore the Southern States––Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia––like never before. No other guide pulls together these states into one book in quite this way with a fresh perspective on can’t-miss landmarks, off the beaten path gems, tours for every interest, unique places to sleep, and classic restaurants. So come see for yourself and create your own experiences along the way!
Book Synopsis Dictionary of Furniture by : Charles Boyce
Download or read book Dictionary of Furniture written by Charles Boyce and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-02 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a comprehensive listing of entries from "Aalto, Hugo Alvar Henrik" to "Zui Weng Yi," Boyce illuminates readers about furniture styles, construction details, terminology, furniture designers, and design movements throughout history and throughout the world. Styles covered include European-inspired classical, baroque, pop, rococo, and modernist. This extensive guide will be helpful for furniture enthusiasts, historians, and those interested in redecorating their homes.
Book Synopsis Silver at Williamsburg by : John A. Hyman
Download or read book Silver at Williamsburg written by John A. Hyman and published by Colonial Williamsburg. This book was released on 1994 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colonial Williamsburg's extensive collection of silver drinking vessels is the legacy of three distinct sensibilities and reflects different philosophies of collecting over six decades.
