Art and Industry in Early America
Subtitle: Rhode Island Furniture, 1650-1830
Publisher: Yale University Press; Yale University Art Gallery
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 50408
ISBN-13: 9780300217841
Subjects: Furniture, united states; Furniture, exhibitions
Description: This book presents new information on the export trade, patronage, artistic collaboration, and the small-scale shop traditions that defined early Rhode Island craftsmanship. This stunning volume features more than 200 illustrations of beautifully constructed and carved objects—including chairs, high chests, bureau tables, and clocks—that demonstrate the superb workmanship and artistic skill of the state’s furniture makers.