Crafting Excellence: The Furniture of Nathan Lumbard and His Circle
By
Hardback
Available / dispatched within 1 - 4 weeks
Quantity
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 321 color illus.
About the Author
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.
More Details
- Contributor: Christie Jackson
- Imprint: Yale University Press
- ISBN13: 9780300232950
- Number of Pages: 288
- Packaged Dimensions: 241x318mm
- Packaged Weight: 2223
- Format: Hardback
- Publisher: Yale University Press
- Release Date: 2018-02-27
- Series: Winterthur Museum
- Binding: Hardback
- Biography: 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.
Delivery Options
Home Delivery
Store Delivery
Free Returns
We hope you are delighted with everything you buy from us. However, if you are not, we will refund or replace your order up to 30 days after purchase. Terms and exclusions apply; find out more from our Returns and Refunds Policy.