HSEAD STANDARDS MANUAL

GENERAL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

The Historical Society of Early American Decoration is a nonprofit educational organization.  It is also an Historical Society whose stated purpose is “to study and teach the history and techniques of early American decoration and honor the memory of Esther Stevens Brazer, a pioneer in the perpetuation of Early American Decoration as an art; to promote continued research in the field; to record and preserve examples of Early American Decoration; to support exhibits of such work; to research the history thereof as well further the appreciation of such art and elevate the standards of its reproduction and utilization; to assist in efforts, public and private, to locate and preserve materials pertinent to such work and to cooperate with other societies in the accomplishment of purposes of mutual concern.”

“The Society continues to study, research and compile a history and portfolio of designs, patterns and techniques of decorative art that was found in the homes of early Americans.   The Society is recognized for its expertise in early American decoration, for research and for its standards of excellence in the reproductions of historically authentic decorative art. “

Added 9/26/2008

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