Name/Title
Early American stencils on walls and furnitureEntry/Object ID
NK8662.W37Description
In the first quarter of the 19th century, stenciling was an important decorative art in America, most notably in New England. This book offers thorough coverage of stenciling, 19th century folk art, techniques, artifacts, surviving specimens, more. Most authoritative source for craftsmen, artists, designers, decorators, and students in search of authentic material. Includes 166 plates.Collection
Edith Wyle CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
decoration and ornament--architectural, decoration and ornament--united states, furniture painting, stencil workBook Details
Author
Janet WaringPublisher
DoverDate Published
1968Call No.
NK8662.W37ISBN
486219062, 9780486219066LCCN
68019166Notes
Length: 147General Notes
Note Type
ContentsNote
The stencil: an introduction -- Part One: Stencilled walls -- Massachusetts -- Connecticut -- New York and Ohio -- New Hampshire -- Rhode Island -- Vermont -- Maine -- Stencilled floors -- Source of patterns -- Part Two: Stencilled furniture -- Fine furniture -- The Hitchcock chair -- Composition and technique -- William Eaton -- Pennsylvania furniture -- George Lord -- Tin and velvet.