The china used by the First Families, both at the White House and in their private homes, reveals a fascinating story of culture and society as it has evolved in the United States since its early days. In this handsome book, which documents over 200 rare items in the remarkably comprehensive Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Collection, a beautiful display of tableware unfolds as readers learn of trends in taste, style, and modes of entertaining, from George Washington to Ronald Reagan. Among the featured objects are Washington's ...
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The china used by the First Families, both at the White House and in their private homes, reveals a fascinating story of culture and society as it has evolved in the United States since its early days. In this handsome book, which documents over 200 rare items in the remarkably comprehensive Robert L. McNeil, Jr., Collection, a beautiful display of tableware unfolds as readers learn of trends in taste, style, and modes of entertaining, from George Washington to Ronald Reagan. Among the featured objects are Washington's white-and-gold S???vres porcelain that he purchased from a French diplomat recalled at the outbreak of the French Revolution; James Monroe's gilt-edged French porcelain service, the first state service commissioned by the White House in 1817; and John F. Kennedy's understated Wedgwood creamware used at his Georgetown home. Collectors and historians will value the information on how the pieces were commissioned, designed, manufactured, and imported. Published in association with the Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: Mount Vernon, Alexandria, Virginia (February 16, 2008 - January 21, 2009)
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New. The china used by the First Families, both at the White House and in their private homes, reveals a story of culture and society as it has evolved in the United States since its early days. This book documents over 200 items and sheds lights on the trends in taste, style, and modes of entertaining, from George Washington to Ronald Reagan. Series: Philadelphia Museum of Art. Num Pages: 91 pages, 6 b&w illustrations + 94 colour images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AFP; WCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 241 x 13. Weight in Grams: 626. 2008. Hardcover.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 91 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Illustrations, color, Frontispiece. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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New--still shrink wrapped. Color pictorial paper over boards. 91 pp. 6 bw, 94 color figures. Includes a foreword by Anne d'Harnoncourt and Kathleen A. Foster, as well as an introduction by David L. Barquist. Contains china from presidents such as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, William Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and others.
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NF, but may have museum ex-lib. sticker on spine. No other marks. Color pictorial paper over boards; 6 bw, 94 color figures. Includes a foreword by Anne d'Harnoncourt and Kathleen A. Foster, as well as an introduction by David L. Barquist; Contains china from presidents such as George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, William Howard Taft, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, and others.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
