JOHN C. HILL ANTIQUE INDIAN ART 6962 E. 1st Ave. Scottsdale, Arizona 85251
(602)946-2910
The Historical Society of Early American Decoration is pleased to announce that the first volume of a projected four volume set will be available in the Fall of 1996.
American Painted Tinware A Guide To Its Identification Alfred Charlie Willeto(1906-1965) Navajo Spirit figures, circa 1962-64, 211/2" and 23" high
By Gina Martin & Lois Tucker Volume I covers the beginning of the tin industry in Berlin, Connecticut and proceeds to the Upson Shop in Marion,and the North and Butler Shops in New York.
American Folk Art Sidney Gecker
With over 200 color photos of original tinware and a comprehensive identification guide including more than 600 line drawings, the authors trace the development of American painted tinware from its inception.
We offer an extremely varied selection offine American folk art.
*Prepublication price until October 1, 1996—$35.00 *Price after October 1,1996—$42.50 Shipping & Handling-$3.00, CT residents add 6% sales tax
We specialize in fine,decorated slipware, particularly from Pennsylvania and the Shenandoah Valley.
To place an order, please contact: HSEAD,Inc. do Lois Tucker PO Box 429, North Berwick, ME 03906-0429
Also weathervanes,eighteenth and nineteenth century oil paintings, watercolors and miniatures.Tole,chalkware, woodcarvings and painted furniture. Come and visit us. You will be pleased with the quality ofour collection.
226 West 21st Street New York, N. Y 10011
(212)929-8769 Appointment suggested
The Historical Society of Early American Decoration is an organization of renowned craftsmen, artists, and historians. For the past fifty years,they have researched the history, and preserved the techniques used on decorative articles found in early American homes. For information about HSEAD,contact Beverly McCarthy, Administrative Assistant 61 West 62nd Street(Third floor) New York, NY 10023-7015 •
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