In Search of the Antique
Author : Thomas Rohan
Publisher :
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 49,28 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Antique dealers
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In Search of Mayberry
Author : Scott Dickson
Publisher : Parkway Publishers, Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 22,15 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9781887905985
Book Description
Written and photographed by Pffaftown, NC native and Winston-Salem Journal veteran Scott Dickson, In Search of Mayberry is a fascinating look into some of North Carolina's most celebrated and loved small towns. If you are an Andy Griffith Show fan you are sure to enjoy this material. Dickson focuses on small town values and beliefs and guides the reader through 12 towns and villages centering his pictures and descriptions on the town and its history. Featured in Mount Airy is tourism such as Snappy Lunch, Floyd's Barber Shop, the Visitor's Center and Mayberry landmarks, shopping including Spec.
The Story of Antique Needlework Tools
Author : Bridget McConnel
Publisher : Schiffer Book for Collectors w
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,50 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780764307102
Book Description
The history and diversity of needlework tools from ancient Egypt through the 20th century are identified. Nearly 500 photographs beautifully illustrate needles, bodkins, pin cushions, thimbles, bobbins, clamps, hooks, shuttles, measuring tapes, waxers, winders, and more. A special section features representative tools from private collections. Three appendices, values, and an index are included.
Dilettanti
Author : Bruce Redford
Publisher : Getty Publications
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,13 MB
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 0892369248
Book Description
Bruce Redford re-creates the vibrant culture of connoisseurship in Enlightenment England by investigating the multifaceted activities and achievements of the Society of Dilettani. Elegantly and wittily he dissects the British connoisseurs whose expeditions, collections, and publications laid the groundwork for the Neoclassical revival and for the scholarly study of Graeco-Roman antiquity. After the foundation of the society in 1732, the Dilettani commissioned portraits of the members. Including a striking group of mock-classical and mock-religious representations, these portraits were painted by George Knapton, Sir Joshua Reynolds, and Sir Thomas Lawrence. During the second half of the century, the society’s expeditions to the Levant yielded a series of pioneering architectural folios, beginning with the first volume The Antiquities of Athens in 1762. These monumental volumes aspired to empirical exactitude in text and image alike. They prepared the way for Specimens of Antient Sculpture (1809), which combines the didactic (detailed investigations into technique, condition, restoration, and provenance) with the connoisseurial (plates that bring the illustration of ancient sculpture to new artistic heights). The Society of Dilettanti’s projects and publications exemplify the Enlightenment ideal of the gentleman amateur, which is linked in turn to a culture of wide-ranging curiosity.
Antiques
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1136 pages
File Size : 21,77 MB
Release : 1927
Category : Antiques
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Fors Clavigera
Author : John Ruskin
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 47,54 MB
Release : 1883
Category :
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Vintage Living
Author : Bob Richter
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 2019-03-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0847865312
Book Description
Vintage lifestyle expert and interior designer Bob Richter shows you how to create a vintage home that feels loved and lived-in. Discover how to find the best vintage treasures—from antiques to thrift store finds—that bring beauty, comfort, and personal meaning into your home. Bob Richter has been thrifting and collecting vintage treasures for more than 40 years years, since the age of six. With a true passion for antiques, or any object with a past and a story, Richter speaks to our desire to surround ourselves with belongings that impart beauty and meaning to our lives. Drawing on his years of experience as a stylist and interior designer, Richter takes us through a trove of beautiful historic homes, illustrating how to live stylishly with our vintage finds and collections (hint: buy what you love, express yourself, and don't be afraid to mix periods!). A celebration of the art of thrifting and decorating with antiques of every era, Vintage Living is a full-service guide to: • Navigating flea markets, antique shows, yard and estate sales, country auctions, and the online marketplace • Successfully negotiating and haggling for your vintage finds • Mastering the art of vintage decorating, entertaining, and cooking • Decorating with vintage holiday décor for all seasons (Easter, Christmas, Halloween, etc.) • Giving the perfect vintage gift • Embracing vintage ways—from writing letters to repurposing and recycling • Caring for your old treasures Featuring stunning photographs of interior shoots in beautiful old houses, this bible of vintage living will inspire you to take a personal and creative approach to your décor.
Field Guide to American Antique Furniture
Author : Joseph T. Butler
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Antiques
ISBN : 9780805001242
Book Description
Over 1700 of Skibinski's line drawings present a visual approach to the identification of antique furnishings. The book is arranged in chronological sequences (17th century through the early 20th century) by type of furniture, from tables and settees to desks and bookcases. Butler and Johnson have included some important information for the novice and the experienced collector: the sources of furniture used as models for the illustrations; lists of museums, art galleries, and special displays of outstanding collections of furniture; a selected bibliography and a glossary; the anatomy of a piece of furniture; and a brief history of the periods of furniture and furniture makers. Highly recommended for public libraries and other subject collections.
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Page : 844 pages
File Size : 12,92 MB
Release : 1917
Category : Anonyms and pseudonyms
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Paris
Author :
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 22,4 MB
Release : 2012-10-03
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1452113858
Book Description
Take a stroll through the real Paris with this beautifully photographd and gorgeously packaged book. Organized by arrondissement, Paris takes readers through the city's most charming streets, revealing best-kept secrets and little gems at every turn: ateliers overflowing with notions, cafés with their neat rows of macarons, markets abundant with fresh flowers, shaded parks, and creative hotspots. Packed with vibrant color photographs that capture the spirit of Paris and packaged as a hefty flexi-bound paperback with a ribbon page marker, the book is a beautiful object in its own right. The accessible writing invites readers to dip in and out and provides history and context for each spot on the journey. Visually rich and totally inspiring, Paris is a treasure for lovers of art, style, design, food, and, of course, Paris!
