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Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1982. Softcover. VG (scuffs, smudges & scratches to wraps; instances of red, discolored scuffs/scratches; edge-wear w/ some rubbing, creasing. spine ends rubbed. corners rubbed.). 3 volume set. White wraps with color spines, diecut designs in front covers; French flaps, xxvii, 575 pp. Approx. 35 color plates, profuse bw illustrations. Photo is of a previous copy; this set does not have the extensive rubbing, creasing and chips as depicted in the accompanying photo. A three-volume set issued in conjunction with a 1982 exhibition of all manner of objects, addressing a plethora of fine, functional and decorative objects from early New England settlers. 504 annotated and illustrated catalogue entries appear in these volumes and include origin, dimensions, marks and provenance. A terrific resource of early American craftsmanship. Catalog of the exhibition held at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, May 5-Aug. 22, 1982.
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New England begins The seventeenth century Paperback - 1982
by Robert F. Trent
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- Title New England begins The seventeenth century
- Author Robert F. Trent
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- Language ENG
- Publisher Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- Date 1982
- ISBN 9780878462100
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New England Begins: The Seventeenth Century, Three Volumes / Vol. 1: Introduction, Migration and Settlement; Vol. 2, Mentality and Environment; Vol. 3, Style)
by Fairbanks, Jonathan L.and Robert Trent
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NEW ENGLAND BEGINS: The Seventeenth Century (3 volumes)
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Boston: Museum of Fine Arts, 1982. 575 pages. Volume 1: Introduction--Migration and Settlement; Volume 2: Mentality and Environment; Volume 3: Style. Detailed catalogue for an exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston from May 5 through August 22, 1982. The catalogue includes all the 504 cultural relics from 17th century New England in the exhibition, each illustrated in either color and black & white. Detailed descriptions from the work of eminent scholars accompany each item. According to Fairbanks, the impact of the exhibition is to survey "the entire culture by examining it from every angle, from sweeping concepts of the cosmos to the mundane facts of everyday life." The three volumes are in very good condition: clean and bright, with minimal wear on the covers; occasional underlining and marginalia in pencil.. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book.
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New England Begins: The Seventeenth Century, Volumes 1, 2, & 3
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Boston, MA: Museum of Fine Arts, 1982. 1st. Soft cover. As New. 11.8x8.0x1.8in. The three volume set includes: 1. Introduction / Migration and Settlement (98 objects described and illustrated in black and white, 7 figures, and 7 color plates); 2. Mentality and Environment (284 objects described and illustrated in black and white, 29 figures, and 8 color plates); 3. Style (122 objects described and illustrated in black and white, 48 figures, and 16 color plates). 575pp 4.79lb 11.8x8.0x1.8in
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