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Candace Wheeler
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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: #1020671 in Books
- Published on: 2001-11-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 256 pages
Editorial Reviews
Review
". . . superb research, clear argument, and open-minded approach . . . exemplary work . . . sure to be the standard reference . . . for years to come." -- Carma R. Gorman, Design Issues
[R]ichly illustrated. -- Diane Goldsmith, Philadelphia Inquirer
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.
About the Author
Amelia Peck is Associate Curator in the Department of American Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Carol Irish is Research Assistant in the Department of American Decorative Arts, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
