The Craftsman in Early America
Ian M. G. Quimby (Editor)
A Winterthur Book
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Paperback, 346pp. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 in..
95 illustrations. Notes.
Bibliography. Index.
ISBN: 0961641592
Pub. Date: June 1984
Publisher:W. W. Norton & Company
Out-of-Print.
Condition: NEW (Unread)

From the Original Book Jacket Description: "The traditional craftsman was a workman who possessed special skills, skills which set him apart from common laborers and which allowed him a privileged position in early American society. This volume provides vivid insights into the .life of the craftsman, from apprentice to master, and describes the special circumstances surrounding each craft.

In the pre-industrial world, the craftsman made products that made civilized life possible. In America he became very conscious of his important role, in society and came to regard' himself as an important participant in the American experiment. How he functioned in society as well as within his particular craft is the theme of this collection of essays. The historians and museum curators who have contributed to this book present the craftsman not only as a social and political creature but also as the creator of American material culture. The result is an informative and fascinating look at pre industrial urban life, the complexities of which have often been overlooked."

Ian M. G.. Quimby is editor of the Winterthur Portfolio and of publications at the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum."