Treasures of State: Fine and Decorative Arts in the Diplomatic Reception Rooms of the U.S. Department of State
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| Rating | : | 4.40 (628 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0810939118 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A must have book Brett R. If you have an interest in American period furniture and other decorative arts, this is the book to have. It's jammed cover to cover with high quality photos of the various amazing rooms at the State Dept., tons of the finest examples of furniture from the Chippendale and Federal periods and other decorative items such as ceramics, silverworks and paintings.My interest is in the furniture and this book doesn't disappoint. Each featured piece, and there's a bunch, are beautifully photographed and described in detail with the dimensions, materials used, maker info if known and the hi. Worth every penny!!!! john r shepard This is THE book to buy if you love early American/Federal furniture,decorative arts,etc!It features photos of the rooms and items. Kurt L. Schultz said Excellent and informative. The pohotographs and the information in this book are informative and highly professional. The reception rooms are a tribute to American taste, culture, and status within the world community. The book captures both the rooms and the indivdual pieces within this priceless collection. I couldn't be more pleased.
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