The Historical Society of Early American Decoration

The Historical Society
of
Early American Decoration

Founded on May 27, 1946 in memory of Esther Stevens Brazer

Exhibitions ~ Education ~ Research

In the background: Painter's Polka

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How we started, what we are, what we do, how to join, list of chapters & their locations.

A brief illustrated glossary of the various crafts practiced by HSEAD members.

Examples of recent award winning decorative work by members.

Vol. 1 No. 1 1946 Read the very first issue of our journal!

An index to all articles published in the Decorator from Volume 1 (1946) to the present. Or click here for smaller, faster files.

Locate an HSEAD teacher in your area

Print, Video & Other Materials from HSEAD, mostly by members of the organization.

Printable documents of interest to present members as well as those exploring membership.

Our "open" page where members can ask questions and post news and comments.

Affiliations; Our Member's Pages; Craft Schools; Related Craft Organizations; Suppliers of Craft Supplies

Previous files of historical interest.

News and Events

HSEAD opens an eBay store!
Visit our new chat room, a place where members can ask questions and post comments about our crafts. Sign up today so that you can participate!
Join now and get extra bonuses!
The Gallery - Award winning work by HSEAD members, judged at Sturbridge, May 2008.

Next Big Event:

Birds, Bees and Butterflies: Spring Meeting at Burlington, VT, May 1-3 2009, hosted by Pioneer Chapter.

Your Newsletter Companion
Articles and color pictures to extend your Member Newsletter.

Reverse Glass, Stenciled Border
by Anne Dimock. Color pictures to accompany the Reverse Glass Pattern in the Winter 2009 Newsletter.
Tole Tray
by Pat Oxenford. Text and color pictures to accompany the tole tray pattern in the Fall 2008 Newsletter.