The Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc.
Gina Martin, a certified Master Craftsman and Master Teacher, was
instrumental in developing both the HSEAD School Program and the Teacher
Certification Program. Lois Tucker is a certified teacher in
country painting, stenciling and freehand bronzing. She is the instructor for the HSEAD School Program
for Country Painting, and a recipient of the Society's Specialist Award in
Country Painting.
1997.
Approx. 8 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches, black paper on board cover, gold stamped titles.
156 glossy pages. An outstanding compendium of more than 180 color examples of
tin articles, as well as over 600 fine black & white illustrations of
design elements, with substantial text and three maps. Appendices,
bibliography, and index. This is the first of four planned volumes on the
topic.
Introductory
Foreword
by Henry J. Harlow, Curator (1957-1979), Old Sturbridge Village
Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction
Map: 18th Century Tin Centers, Historical Perspective
Map: Areas of Early Tin Business in Connecticut
Chapter 1
The
First Tinshops (Berlin, CT area)
Map: Berlin and East Berlin, CT
Characteristics of Berlin Area Decoration
Chapter 2
Upson
Shop, Marion, CT
Characteristics of Upson Shop Decoration
Chapter 3
North Shop,
Fly Creek, NY
Characteristics of North Shop Decoration
Chapter 4
Butler
Shop, Greenville, NY
Characteristics of Butler Shop Decoration
Appendices
A:
Checklist for Tinshop Identification
B: Berlin Tinner's Pricing Agreement
C: Pattison & Peck Mercantile Inventory
D: Tinware Items of R. & B. Wilcox Co.
E: Tinware items of John Hubbard
F. Berlin Area Tinners and Peddlers
G: Glossary
Bibliography
Index
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