Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking Press
Pub. Date
[1966]
Description
Long known to connoiseurs for its beauty and distinction, American furniture of the Federal period attracted worldwide attention with the refurnishing of the White House in Washington. The Chairman od the White House committee for this purpose was Mr. Henry Francis du Pont, whose incomparable Winterthur collection is described and illustrated in this book.
Author
Publisher
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"The purpose of this book is to provide practical information so that you can care for your objects in an informed manner. The first line of defense is always preventive conservation. Knowing what you should and shouldn't do is crucial. Knowledge of materials is also of paramount importance in helping you understand how objects change over time and what the susceptibilities to damage might be. Finally, advice about proper storage and display will...
Author
Publisher
Monacelli Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Description
"A fully revised reissue, updated and enhanced with new color photography, of an influential work on American textiles and their British antecedents, regarded as a classic text on both sides of the Atlantic. Printed Textiles was first published by Viking for the Winterthur Museum in 1970. A history of the cotton and linen textiles printed in Britain and America between 1700 and 1850, discussing their design, methods of manufacture, use, and means...
