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For a small religious community the Shakers had a major impact on
American architecture and furniture design. Many modern designs can
trace their roots directly to the Shaker tradition. In this study,
each of the Shaker communities is represented with very interesting
photographs of the buildings that made up their world. A detailed
text completes the study.
This is the definitive book about brass objects. Large sections are
devoted to andirons, candlesticks, fireplace accessories, kettles
and tobacco boxes. There are useful dating charts for andirons and
candlesticks. Each of these sections is more complete than any
previous volume, and could have been published as a separate book.
Smaller sections include horse brasses, scientific and occupational
instruments, and table wares. The development of artistic styles in
brass are fully illustrated and explained in their historical
context. The accompanying text explains the composition of brass,
eighteenth century method of sand casting, and ways to identify old
copies and fakes. A fascinating eighteenth century brass-makers
catalog is reproduced in its entirety at the end of the book.
Unusual brass items from many private collections, museums and
antiques dealers are presented and compared. Very few of these
items have ever been published before.
Porcelain dishes made in China for 18th- and 19th- century American
families from Maine to South Carolina and west to Mississippi and
California are presented with family crests, initials, names, and
original decorations.
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