A fascinating study not only of the work of the 18th-century American artisan but of his place in pre-Revolutionary society. mdash; The New YorkerIn colonial America; craftsmen comprised the largest segment of the population; after farmers. They were cabinetmakers; silversmiths; pewterers; printers; painters; engravers; blacksmiths; brass button-makers; shipwrights; hatters; shoemakers; and other artisans; and they manufactured the tools; clothing; household goods; and other essential products needed to sustain life and trade in the New World.In this superb study; a distinguished American historian examines the lives and work of American craftsmen in the years before the Revolution mdash; the golden age of colonial craftsmanship mdash; showing them at work; at play; at worship; at school; at home; competing in their trades; striving to get ahead; and playing a dynamic role as citizens in bringing about American independence.Natural resources; special crafts of the different colonies; and New World "marketing" of those crafts are closely studied. Students of American history; culture; and the arts and crafts will find this a richly rewarding study mdash; authoritative; well-researched; and highly readable. It is further enhanced with carefully chosen illustrations from Diderots Encyclopeacute;die; the great 18th-century reference work on technology; whose detailed engravings accurately represent the crafts of the period.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Book!!By Elaine14I have nothing bad to say about this book at all and its well worth the cost. This is everything old Hollywood and it presented in a great book. The photos are all excellent quality and theres plenty of pictures.....youre not paying for just text. The text has great information and explains everything youre seeing....or not seeing. If you love classic Hollywood; Id highly recommend this book for a look back at the history of movies!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Definitive book on the History of Production Design for the MoviesBy John C. IacovelliThis is an incredible book! I use it as a text book for my class on the History of Production Design. The photos and the text are excellent. It is a great book and I highly recommend it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great retrospective!By Stephen NelsonWhat great photos and text. Love this retrospective of scenic design in Hollywood.