American Painted Tinware

A Guide to Its Identification

by Gina Martin and Lois Tucker

The Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Inc.


Volume 1 ~ Volume 2 ~ Volume 3 ~ Volume 4


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.


Contents of Volume 3

138 pages.  Covers the tinshops of Oliver Filley in Connecticut, Augustus Filley in New York and Harvey Filley in Pennsylvania. With 185 color photos and more than 450 line drawings, the authors continue to trace the development of American panited tinware.

Introductory
     Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction

 

Chapter One
     The Connecticut Filley Tinshop

     Characteristics of Connecticut Filley Shop Decoration

 

Chapter Two
     The New York Filley Tinshop

     Characteristics of New York Filley Shop Decoration

 

Chapter Three
     The Pennsylvania Filley Tinshop
     Characteristics of Pennsylvania Filley Shop Decoration

 

Appendices
    
A: Checklist For Tinshop Identification
     B: Notions and Sundries at Oliver Filley’s Shop
     C: Truck Items Received at Oliver Filley’s Shop
     D: Tinners and Peddlers Associated with the Filleys
     E: Glossary

Bibliography

Index

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