American Windsor Chairs
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1555951120 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 744 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-09-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A must for collectors and scholars, this volume is published in association with the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum of Wilmington, Delaware. From Publishers Weekly Thomas Jefferson sat in one, and so did New York City laborer John Cooper. The wooden Windsor armchair, introduced from England to Philadelphia in the 1730s by Penn family-sponsored governor Patrick Gordon, was initially a seat for the elite and prosperous, but after the Revolution it became the favorite chair of the general populace. Combining comfort, sturdy craftsmanship, simplicity and elegance, the Windsor chair, with its raked back and sculptural seat and its splayed legs, implying stre
Definitive reference on classic American collectible. 744 pages, 1,000 illustrations, checklist of 2,400 chairmakers, more.
Jonathan Rickard said Massive book, extensive information.. You'll need a library table to properly read or simply refer to particulars about specific chairs or makers, or even regional characteristics. It is the standard reference on the subject. But for a subject that often shines with the beauty that so many people appreciate about American decorative arts, the book is a bit stiff in its appearance, particularly if you're familiar with Charles Santore's two books on the same subject. Where his is a visual feast, hers is a compendium of the most up-to-date knowledge on the subject. Together, they provide all . Superb This book met all my expectations and more. It is a superb reference book on all makes of Windsor chairs.. Jackie Marion said Four Stars. great book but very heavy