Out of the attic: inventing antiques in twentieth-century new england
Auteur :
Greenfield, Briann G.
Éditeur :
University of Massachusetts Press
ISBN :
9781558497108
Date de publication :
6 oct. 2009
Dimensions :
22,6 x 15,3 x 2,0 cm
Poids :
456 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Traces the transformation of antiques from family keepsakes to valuable artistic objects, examining the role of collectors, dealers, and museum makers in the construction of a new tradition based on the aesthetic qualities of early American furnishings. This book examines the role of Jewish dealers in promoting American antiques.