xi, 449 p., [1] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
Series
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Center series ; 2
Notes
"A New York Graphic Society book."
"Published in association with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation."
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction: Defining American Folk Art On Land and Sea Views of Towns, Harbors, and Places of Interest Portraits of Hoes, Farms, Factories, and Ships Scenes of Everyday Life Drawings by Lewis Miller Still-Life Pictures Literary and Historical Subjects Biblical Subjects Paintings by Edward Hicks Family Records and Related Decorative Pictures Frakturs Family Records Calligraphy Copybook Exercises Paper Cutwork, Valentines, and Miscellaneous Decorative Pictures Paper Cutwork and Valentines Decorative Pictures Mourning Pictures Short Title Lists