Name/Title
Treasures of AmericaEntry/Object ID
L1974.11.2Description
Treasures of America is an Illustrated Guide published by Reader's Digest. In this book, "you will find the descriptions and locations of America's most treasured houses, museums, gardens, buildings, monuments, historic sites and other fascinating places to visit." The United States is divided into 9 regions, indicating over 500 treasures in each region shown in beautiful color reproductions. The contents includes the following information: How the Treasures Came to Be (i.e.: the history within the colonies of: ) - Fine Arts; Architecture; Mechanical Arts; and Decorative Arts. From page 52 to page 244 the book is divided into the 9 regions. Also included are descriptions and tourist information.
624/Hardbound/Photographs/MapsLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsLOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Art, Museums, Historic sitesSearch Terms
United States, Museums, Monuments, Historic Sites, Fine Arts, Architecture, Decorative Arts, American Architecture, DirectoryBook Details
Author
Reader's DigestPlace Published
City
PleasantvilleState/Province
New YorkDate Published
1974Call No.
ArchArt RELCCN
73-83812Notes
Copy No.: 1Condition
Overall Condition
Excellent