Synopses & Reviews
Definitive reference on classic American collectible. 744 pages, 1,000 illustrations, checklist of 2,400 chairmakers, more.
Synopsis
This definitive book traces the American-Windsor-chair industry from handcraft to mass production. Analyzing design, decoration, and production by region, it discusses and illustrates all major patterns, including hundreds of previously unpublished examples. Maps, glossary, bibliography, index, and checklist of 2,400 chairmakers make this the indispensable reference. Published in association with Winterthur, the premier museum of American decorative arts.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 725-733) and index.