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Furniture of Rural New England With Rare Pieces of the Pilgrim Century, Terry and Banjo Clocks, Hooked Rugs and Embroideries, Staffordshire and Lustre ... P. Soden, Naples, Maine, Sold by Her Order - Softcover
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Explore an exceptional New England collection of early American furniture, glass, pewter, and textiles. This catalog presents a carefully curated selection from the celebrated collection of Mrs. Charles P. Soden, drawn from her travels through rural northeastern New England. Readers will find a focused study of turn-of-the-century and earlier pieces, including Windsor chairs, desks, tables, clocks, and rare carved and painted surfaces, alongside a rich array of decorative arts and domestic textiles. The volume also documents the sale process with detailed lot descriptions and provenance notes, making it a valuable reference for collectors and a vivid snapshot of American antique collecting in the early 20th century.
- A comprehensive survey of early American furniture, with examples from the Pilgrim era to the 18th century, including seats, tables, chests, and highboys.
- Notable clock and timepiece offerings, plus a broad display of early American glass, pewter, Staffordshire and lustre ware, and Sandwich glass.
- Curated notes on the origins, condition, and historical context of each piece, including a focus on regional New England makers and styles.
- Auction details and cataloging standards from the American Art Association, with information about the sale sequence and lot descriptions.
Ideal for readers of antique furniture and decorative arts catalogs, collecting hobbyists, and museum or auction researchers seeking a window into a major New England collection and its sale.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book catalogs the diverse and fascinating collection of Mrs. Charles P. Soden, an avid collector who spent many years gathering the pieces contained within. Some of the furniture dates to the 17th and 18th centuries and sets a timeline for the way that American furniture design evolved over generations. The collection includes a large assortment of Windsor, fan-back, and other chairs, tables, desks, secretaries, and highboys that provide insight into the furniture and home decor of rural New England. The author provides a foreword that details the types of items found within the collection and discusses the significance of individual pieces. Focusing primarily on maple, hickory, and pine, the book also contains stunning examples of American glass and textiles, including lighting devices, tableware, quilts, and hooked rugs. A valuable contribution to the study of American decorative arts, this book presents a wealth of items that provide insight into the lives and craftsmanship of rural Americans from the 1600s through the early 1800s. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528527767_0
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