American Furniture: The Federal Period, 1788-1825: The Federal Period, 1788-1825

by Charles F. Montgomery

Overview

The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described and illustrated in this book, first published in 1978. Today’s printing technology makes this book even more stunning, presenting beautiful photos of 491 pieces. The text explores the maker, place of origin, size, materials, dimensions, details of design and, most importantly, an evaluation of the merits of each piece. It is a history of the entire process of furniture making in Federal America. This is a classic encyclopedia for Federal period furniture enthusiasts, and a mine of information for everyone interested in the social and cultural history of the formative years of the United States.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780764314063
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publication date:	09/05/2001
Series:	Winterthur Book Series
Edition description:	A Winterthur Book
Pages:	508
Sales rank:	579,182
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 12.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Charles F. Montgomery (1910-1978) worked at the Winterthur Museum, in Delaware, from 1949 to 1970, as director and senior research fellow devoted to early American culture. From 1970 until his death, he was curator of American art collections and professor of art history at Yale University.

Editorial Reviews

First published in 1966, this volume explores the merits of each piece in the Winterthur Museum collection of Federal period American furniture. Montgomery (former director of the Museum, as well as late curator of American art and professor of art history at Yale U.) presents the individual pieces as well as the furniture in its proper environment. Each illustration includes information on the place of origin, date of construction, dimensions, special features and qualities, the maker and original owner when known, and other details. The essays emphasize how the furniture was made and used, thus providing information on the social and cultural history of the period. Extensively illustrated in b&w, with color examples of pictorial inlays, stringing and banding, and rooms in which the furniture was set. Oversize: 9.25x12.25<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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