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A lavishly illustrated catalogue that is the first to explore the role of modernism in 20th- century American silver design
The rich colors of Frederick Rhead's Fiesta or the translucent beauty of Waterford crystal, Russel Wright's American Modern or Haviland's White House service of 1879 -- the right tableware adds personality to a celebration. But beyond their appeal to all who want to entertain in style, and their value as collectibles, china and glass wares mirror the profound cultural and economic shifts in twentieth-century America and provide a unique vantage point from which to view our society.
Important and valuable . . . and distinguishes itself among the recent crop of American furniture catalogues as a book seriously intent on capturing objective visual information in its many high-quality photographs. --Decorative Arts Society Newsletter
This volume explores the history and development of the American silver industry. It chronicles the work of firms such as Tiffany, Gorham, Meridan Britannia, and Reed and Barton, along with that of makers such as Whiting, Wendt, Wood and Hughs, Scheibler, and Gale.