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Philadelphia wood

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Phiiadelphia has an established reputation as an exhibit center for furniture. As early as 1876, woodcraft was part of the Philadelphia Museum's collections. The Philadelphia Furniture and Furnishings Show and the Philadelpha Museum of Art Craft Show also support woodworkers.

Author: Rush, Michael
Publisher: American Craft Council
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1999
Exhibitions, Art museums, Woodwork, Woodworking, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Michael Hurwitz

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Michael Hurwitz, famous Philadelphia, PA, furniture maker is known for his whimsical style and exquisite wood craftsmanship. Viewers would noticed the eastern influence, Japan in particular, that is integrated in all his designs.

Author: Rush, Michael
Publisher: American Craft Council
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1997
Methods, Art, Furniture making, Furniture styles, Hurwitz, Michael

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James Schriber: links to the past

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Artisan James Schriber's works exhibit similarities with the furniture designs of the past era. This can be attributed to the inspiration Schriber derives from historical forms.

Author: Rush, Michael
Publisher: American Craft Council
Publication Name: American Craft
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0194-8008
Year: 1996
Personalities, Artisans, Furniture design, Schriber, James

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Subjects list: Woodworkers, Furniture, Works
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