Always be first to know about the latest donations coming into the shop! Every time we get a box of something special, we'll blog it right here. That way you won't end up coming in right after the books you wanted got sold. We look forward to seeing you often and making your book shopping much easier!



Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Williamsburg Reproductions

Williamsburg Reproductions, the Finest Reproductions of Eighteenth-Century Furnishings (oversize HC, 1989, $6, which is 1/3 the internet price.)

"Since 1936 the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has offered an extensive line of reproductions, adaptations, and interpretations of seventeenth-, eighteenth- and early nineteenth century antiques from its collections. The selection of products has continued to grow until today we are able to offer you our latest catalog that features over 3,000 items. This completely new catalog has been significantly enhanced by the contributions of our curators and educators whose essays and explanatory text describe the stylistic and cultural circumstances in which the original antiques were created."

I tried to find out if the Foundation still sold reproductions, but if they do it is not on the internet, so probably they don't. How sad. Still, we have this book, with all its pictures and descriptions. They are divided into sections according to time periods, so you can learn a lot about the various styles by viewing the pictures of furniture, wallcoverings, etc.

Look for this book in the antique section.