Monterey: Furnishings of California's Spanish Revival Contributor(s): Congdon-Martin, Doug (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0764310674 ISBN-13: 9780764310676 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: April 2000 Click for more in this series: Schiffer Books |
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BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Furniture |
Dewey: 749.219 |
LCCN: 99059827 |
Series: Schiffer Books |
Physical Information: 0.9" H x 11.2" W x 8.6" L (2.65 lbs) 176 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Illustrated, Price on Product, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: The Spanish Revival movement in architecture was well established when Barker Brothers, a California furniture retailer, approached the Mason Manufacturing about creating a line of Spanish-styled furniture. That was 1929, and within a year Mason had created a 24-piece line of furniture called Monterey. It was immediately popular, and would continue in production until 1943. Today this high quality, beautifully designed and decorated home furniture is much sought after by collectors. This richly illustrated book shows Monterey furniture in color to capture the variety of its hand-painted finishes and forms. In addition, related pottery, fine art, textiles, and interior accessories from the Spanish Revival period (1915-c. 1943) are included, representing a variety of artists and manufacturers. In all, there are over 500 photographs, each with a helpful caption. The material for this book is based on an exhibit at the California Heritage Museum, Santa Monica. Guest curator, Roger Renick, has provided historical essays. For the first time, this popular phase of American decorative arts is put in its cultural context. |
Contributor Bio(s): Congdon-Martin, Doug: - Douglas Congdon-Martin, the editor and photographer for this work, has written numerous books, including previous volumes for the California Heritage Museum. He lives in southeastern Pennsylvania. |
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