
Crafting Excellence
The Furniture of Nathan Lumbard and His Circle
Yale University Press
Published on 27. February 2018
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-300-23295-0 (ISBN)
Description
When the inscription "Made by Nathan Lumbard Apl 20th 1800" was found in the late 1980s on a chest of drawers, the identity of an unknown craftsman suddenly surfaced. Crafting Excellence introduces the striking achievements of cabinetmaker Nathan Lumbard (1777?1847) and a small group of craftsmen associated with him. Working initially in the village of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, these artisans fashioned an array of objects that rank among the most colorful and creative of Federal America. Recent scholarship has revealed Lumbard's connection with the cabinetmaker Oliver Wight, from whom he likely learned his trade and gained an understanding of neoclassicism. Careful study of objects linked to Lumbard, Wight, and nearby artisans has produced a framework for identifying their work. The discovery of Lumbard's name three decades ago led the authors on a pioneering journey, culminating in this handsome volume, an insightful contribution to American furniture history.
Distributed for the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Distributed for the Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
321 color illus.
Dimensions
Height: 318 mm
Width: 241 mm
Weight
2223 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-300-23295-0 (9780300232950)
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Persons
Christie Jackson is senior curator, The Trustees of Reservations, Massachusetts. Brock Jobe is professor of American decorative arts emeritus, Winterthur. Clark Pearce is an independent scholar of American arts.