Delft's timeless tiles

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Delft tiles made by Dutch were owned rich families in colonial America in 18th century for decorating their fireplaces since they were tough and easy to clean. Delft tiles which bore pictures of beers to sailing ships to bible scenes never went out of style and have remained in vogue in America and even presently are relished collectibles.

Author: Albertson, Karla Klein
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Life (Camp Hill, PA)
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1534-2042
Year: 2007
Design and construction, Fireplaces

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Where the stars aligned

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Details of the restoration of an 18th century stone Quaker Meeting House made by its owner, while waiting eight years for the sale to be approved are presented.

Author: Ellison, Carol
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Life (Camp Hill, PA)
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1534-2042
Year: 2008
Protection and preservation, Historic buildings, 18th century AD, Stone houses

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Imari from porcelain to pattern

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The history of the popular 17th century Japanese Imari porcelain dishes and patterns in Asia, Europe and Early America till the present is traced.

Author: Albertson, Karla Klein
Publisher: Firelands Media Group LLC
Publication Name: Early American Life (Camp Hill, PA)
Subject: Home furnishings industry
ISSN: 1534-2042
Year: 2008
China, Europe, Japan, Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing, All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, Ceramic Materials, Stone, Clay & Glass Products, Pottery and Related Products, Nonmetallic mineral products, not elsewhere classified, Misc. Nonmetallic Mineral Products, Misc Nonmetallic Mineral Products, China, Glass & Ceramics, Nonmetal Mineral Products, History, Porcelain, Ceramics, Varieties, Porcelain, Chinese, Chinese porcelain

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Subjects list: United States, Evaluation, Decoration and ornament, Early American, Early American decorative arts
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