Product Description

Candace Wheeler emerged as the leading American textile designer of the late nineteenth century by educating herself to match and then surpass the accomplishments of advanced European designers. Moving from embroidery to the design of fabrics and interiors, she wrote influential books on decorating and was a driving force behind the professionalization of women in the design field. This book contains a biographical essay and a catalogue of over 100 designs for textiles, wallpaper, and other interior furnishings by Wheeler and her associates.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #315314 in Books
• Published on: 2001-11-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Diane Goldsmith, Philadelphia Inquirer
[R]ichly illustrated.

Carma R. Gorman, Design Issues
". . . superb research, clear argument, and open-minded approach . . . exemplary work . . . sure to be the standard reference . . . for years to come."

From the Publisher
This book is the catalogue for an exhibition to be held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art from October 9, 2001, to January 6, 2002.