In this lavishly illustrated volume, which features over 200 halftones and sixteen color plates from public and private collections, distinguished experts in history, art, and genealogy explore the important but often overlooked relationship between material culture and family history in New England during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. The contributors examine a broad range of family record artifacts, including genealogical samplers, mouring embroideries, pen-and-ink family registers, gravestones, ...
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In this lavishly illustrated volume, which features over 200 halftones and sixteen color plates from public and private collections, distinguished experts in history, art, and genealogy explore the important but often overlooked relationship between material culture and family history in New England during the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. The contributors examine a broad range of family record artifacts, including genealogical samplers, mouring embroideries, pen-and-ink family registers, gravestones, heraldica, textiles, furniture, silver, and portraiture. An indispensable resource on the world of decorative arts and its significance in preserving family identity, this beautiful work provides much valuable information and research clues for modern-day genealogists.
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Publisher:
New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)
Published:
2002
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17882459908
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Fair. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well answers may be filled in. May be missing DVDs, CDs, Access code, etc. 100%Money-Back Guarantee! Ship within 24 hours! ! This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly.
Publisher:
New England Historic Genealogical Society(NEHGS)
Published:
2002
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
13434322364
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Hbk 333pp square 4to profusely illustr very small closed tear top front of dj now in protective sleeve otherwise an excellent clean tight unmarked copy as new.
