American Silver in the Art Institute of Chicago

Elizabeth McGoey, Debra Schmidt Bach, David L. Barquist , Judith A. Barter

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Yale University Press
03 January 2017

Precious metal & precious stones: artworks & design; Exhibition catalogues & specific collections

The history of American silver offers invaluable insights into the economic and cultural history of the nation itself. Published here for the first time, the Art Institute of Chicago’s superb collection embodies innovation and beauty from the colonial era to the present. In the 17th century, silversmiths brought the fashions of their homelands to the colonies, and in the early 18th, new forms arose as technology diversified production. Demand increased in the 19th century as the Industrial Revolution took hold. In the 20th, modernism changed the shape of silver inside and outside the home.

This beautifully illustrated volume presents highlights from the collection with stunning photography and entries from leading specialists. In-depth essays relate a fascinating story about eating, drinking, and entertaining that spans the history of the Republic and trace the development of the Art Institute’s holdings of American silver over nearly a century.

Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago

Contributions by: Debra Schmidt Bach, David L. Barquist, Judith A. Barter, Jennifer Goldsborough
Edited by: Elizabeth McGoey
Imprint: Yale University Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 1
Dimensions: Height: 305mm, Width: 241mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 1.860kg
ISBN: 9780300222364
ISBN 10: 030022236X
Pages: 266
Publication Date: 03 January 2017
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Elizabeth McGoey is Ann S. and Samuel M. Mencoff Assistant Curator of American Decorative Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago.