Description: This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of card tables in Federal America. Written by Benjamin A. Hewitt, Patricia E. Kane, and Gerald W. R. Ward, this illustrated guide provides a detailed account of the evolution and design of card tables during this period. The book, published in 1982, is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts alike. The Work of Many Hands: Card Tables in Federal America, 1790-1820 is a valuable addition to any library of textbooks, education, and reference materials. The book features aspects such as the publication year, publication name, author, and features illustrated content. It is a great resource for anyone interested in the history of card tables and the culture of early America. Issued in conjunction with a 1982 exhibition that "breaks new ground in the field of American decorative arts. ... Yale now has the largest collection of documented Federal-period card tables in any public institution." With a three-page preface by Benjamin Hewitt, essays by Gerald W. R. Ward, Patricia E. Kane, and Hewitt. The annotated and illustrated catalogue presents 56 tables and all kinds of mathematical regional frequency charts. Very informative and authoritative book on the American card table. A wonderful copy.
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Publication Year: 1982
Type: Musuem Art Book- Artist Book- Yale
Publication Name: The Work of Many Hands: Card Tables in Federal America, 1790-1820
Author: Hewitt, Benjamin A. , Patricia E. Kane and Gerald W. R. Ward
Features: Illustrated
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
