American fancy
Subtitle: exuberance in the arts, 1790-1840
By: by Sumpter T. Priddy III and the Chipstone Foundation.
Contributors: Chipstone Foundation.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Chipstone Foundation
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Milwaukee; New York : Distributed by D.A.P.-Distributed Art Publishers
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Decorative arts -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Themes, motives; Decorative arts -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Themes, motives; Fantasy in art; Emotions in art; Imagination (Philosophy)
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Brief history of fancy; title: Fancy takes form; title: Early fancy furnishings; title: Kaleidoscope; title: Spirited ornamentation; title: Bold furniture for all Americans; title: Wares to enrich the home and the mind; title: Farewell to fancy.