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Out of the Attic: Inventing Antiques in Twentieth-century New England - Public History in Historical Perspective
Briann G. Greenfield
Out of the Attic: Inventing Antiques in Twentieth-century New England - Public History in Historical Perspective
Briann G. Greenfield
Traces the transformation of antiques from family keepsakes to valuable artistic objects, examining the role of collectors, dealers, and museum makers in the construction of a new tradition based on the aesthetic qualities of early American furnishings. This book examines the role of Jewish dealers in promoting American antiques.
256 pages, 31 illustrations
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | October 1, 2009 |
ISBN13 | 9781558497108 |
Publishers | University of Massachusetts Press |
Pages | 256 |
Dimensions | 154 × 227 × 20 mm · 458 g |
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