Author: Buhler, Kathryn C.
Title: Masterpieces of American Silver
Description: Richmond, The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 1960. Softcover. Spiral bound. Gray papers covers. 99 pp. 102 small bw plates. Issued in conjunction with a 1960 exhibition of silver pieces. With chapters by Kathryn Buhler include The Hand Craft Era in American Silver (18th-19th century), Important Centers, Techniques of the Craft (tools, methods, decoration), and Types and Their Uses (mostly for food use). The detailed catalogue of 337 items is arranged by city or state and within each location alphabetical by silversmith (135 represented). VG, applied design on cover may be missing or worn .

Keywords: American Art; 19th Century; Excat; Silver; Decorative Arts; 18th Century ; American Decorative Arts ; 19th Century ; Excat Fine Metalwork - American


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