Furniture of Williamsburg and Eastern Virginia, 1710–1790
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Wallace B. Gusler
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 36.0 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 222
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Furniture of Williamsburg and Eastern Virginia, 1710–1790
Furniture of Williamsburg and Eastern Virginia is a digital PDF book by Wallace B. Gusler. It is available as an instant download for readers researching colonial furniture and American decorative arts.
This 222-page volume examines furniture made in Williamsburg and eastern Virginia from 1710 to 1790. It developed from a project involving the Virginia Museum, Richmond, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
The digital edition is supplied as a PDF file for compatible reading apps and devices.
Book Overview
Wallace B. Gusler presents a comprehensive study of colonial furniture from Williamsburg and eastern Virginia. The book includes objects shown in the exhibition Furniture of Eastern Virginia: The Product of Mind and Hand, as well as additional examples discovered after the exhibition ended.
Gusler focuses on the craftsmanship and careers of Virginia cabinetmakers Peter Scott, Anthony Hay, Benjamin Bucktrout, and Edmund Dickinson. The volume places their work within the history of American decorative arts and includes a bibliography and index.
Category: Art
Author: Wallace B. Gusler
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Furniture made in Williamsburg and eastern Virginia between 1710 and 1790.
- Research connected with the Virginia Museum exhibition Furniture of Eastern Virginia: The Product of Mind and Hand.
- Additional colonial furniture examples identified after the exhibition was dismantled.
- Detailed discussion of Peter Scott, Anthony Hay, Benjamin Bucktrout, and Edmund Dickinson.
- Observations on the craftsmanship of leading colonial Virginia cabinetmakers.
- A bibliography and index for further research.
Why This Book Matters
This study documents an important area of Virginia’s colonial decorative arts. It connects furniture, cabinetmaking, museum research, and the history of American material culture.
The book is useful to readers studying Williamsburg, eastern Virginia, colonial furniture, cabinetmaking, and eighteenth-century American decorative arts.
Book Details
| Title | Furniture of Williamsburg and eastern Virginia, 1710-1790. |
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| Author | Gusler, Wallace B. |
| Format | |
| File Type | |
| File Size | 36.0 MB |
| File Size Bytes | 37730759 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 222 |
| Publication Year | 1979 |
| Publisher | Virginia Museum, Richmond |
| Imprint Location | Richmond |
| ISBN | 0-917046-05-6 |
| Copyright | © 1979 by the Virginia Museum, Richmond. All Rights Reserved. |
| Printing | Printed in the United States of America. |
| Bibliography | p. 184 |
| Index | Includes index. |
| Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data | Furniture-Virginia-Williamsburg-History18th century. Furniture-Virginia-I-1istory-18th century |
| Library of Congress Classification | NK2438.W54G8 7 749.2’155’4252 78-27282 |
| Price | $24.00 |
| Pages Analyzed Locally | 10 |
| Native Text Pages | 3 |
| Locally OCR-Read Pages | 6 |
| Unreadable Pages | 1 |
| Text Compacted | False |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, and no physical copy will be shipped. Access is available after purchase through the provided download.
The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and compatible reading apps. Device features may vary by application.
FAQ
When can I access the book?
Access is available after purchase as an instant digital download.
Will I receive a physical copy?
No. This product is a digital PDF download, with no physical shipping.
What devices support the file?
The PDF can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and reading apps.
Download this digital edition to consult Wallace B. Gusler’s study of Williamsburg and eastern Virginia furniture.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data | Gusler, Wallace B. Furniture of Williamsburg and eastern Virginia, 1710-1790. Bibliography: p. 184 Includes index . I. Furniture-Virginia-Williamsburg-History18th century. 2. Furniture-Virginia-I-1istory-18th century I. Title. |
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| Cataloging Record Number | 78-27282 |
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