Simple Beauty: The Shakers in America (Art Movements) by William C. Ketchum Jr.
130 illustrations. The Shakers' spirit burns brightly through their legacy of design and architecture, represented by the images of Shaker buildings and their furnishings found in this book. From furniture, rugs, and clothing to useful objects such as baskets, boxes, and tools and from tinware to textiles, Shaker arts and crafts remain as a precious and vital contribution to American cultural life. An informative text presents lively historical anecdotes of this most fascinating of religious sects, accompanied by 130 full-color photographs illustrating Shaker design and workmanship.)
Published/Edition: (November 1998) . ISBN/1880908441
Price | $19.95 |
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Description | by Todtri Productions Ltd. 130 illustrations. The Shakers' spirit burns brightly through their legacy of design and architecture, represented by the images of Shaker buildings and their furnishings found in this book. From furniture, rugs, and clothing to useful objects such as baskets, boxes, and tools and from tinware to textiles, Shaker arts and crafts remain as a precious and vital contribution to American cultural life. An informative text presents lively historical anecdotes of this most fascinating of religious sects, accompanied by 130 full-color photographs illustrating Shaker design and workmanship.) Published/Edition: (November 1998) . ISBN/1880908441 |