Decorative Arts of Amish
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ISBN: 0934672695 / Publisher: Good Books, May 2013
Illustrated with numerous color plates and written by two experts on Amish quilts, dolls, and folk art, this volume explores the direct link between Amish decorative arts and the group's traditional values
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What do Amish dolls, textiles, and antique furniture have in common with Amish quilts? Why has Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, become a favorite area for folk art collectors? Two leading experts show how the values of the Lancaster Amish are reflected in a dazzling variety of decorative arts. "The volume is important because it is the first to illustrate and document late 19th- to 20th-century Amish arts and crafts and to attribute particular items to a craftsperson." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer Two leading experts show how the values of the Lancaster Amish are reflected in a dazzling variety of decorative arts.
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