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Priddy, Sumpter T., 1953-

American fancy : exuberance in the arts, 1790-1840 / by Sumpter T. Priddy III and the Chipstone Foundation. - 1st ed. - Milwaukee : New York : Distributed by D.A.P.-Distributed Art Publishers, Chipstone Foundation ; 2004. - xxxiv, 267 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-255) and index.

Brief history of fancy -- Fancy takes form -- Early fancy furnishings -- Kaleidoscope -- Spirited ornamentation -- Bold furniture for all Americans -- Wares to enrich the home and the mind -- Farewell to fancy.

ISBN: 9780972435390 0972435395

LCCN: 2003028173

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Decorative arts--History--Themes, motives.--United States--18th century
Decorative arts--History--Themes, motives.--United States--19th century
Fantasy in art.
Emotions in art.
Imagination (Philosophy)
Arts décoratifs--Histoire--États-Unis--18e siècle--Expositions.
Arts décoratifs--Histoire--États-Unis--19e siècle--Expositions.
Fantasmes dans l'art--Expositions.
Émotions dans l'art--Expositions.
Imagination (Philosophie)--Expositions.
Kunstnijverheid.
Phantasie.
Kunsthandwerk.
Imagination.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
USA.
Milwaukee

LC Class. No.: NK806 / .P75 2004