American Silver. A History of Sltyle 1650-1900 de Hood, Graham - 1971

NY: Praeger, 1971. American Decorative Art Series, 1971 (Arntzen & Rainwater P539: Franklin 4980*) 4to, 256 pp, 292 b/w illus, bibliog, signif Public Collections of American Silver, index. The social and historical background of American silversmiths and their wares is presented in the important introductory chapter, and problems of dating and techniques of making the silver objects are discussed.Chapters on silver from the 17th century to the later 19th century styles, all placed in the context of their historical, political, economic, and changing social condition. Profusely illustrated with 292 photots, some showing several pieces. Fine book in rubbed DJ. Hardcover.