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An inspiring account of the superb collection of New England country arts of the 17th through the 19th centuries assembled "little by little" over six decades by Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little. This is the story of an exemplary collection and also of the joys, pitfalls, and philosophy of collecting. 372 illustrations, 147 in color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
A well-known collector of Americana catalogues and describes the forms and contents of boxes of the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries
A classic of material culture, first published in 1980, is once more available.
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For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
"Includes the rediscovered part four"--Cover.