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OverviewPreserving a historic house is a labour of love. Preserving nearly a dozen houses, from Colonial-era Georgian to opulent Gilded Age mansions, becomes a mission. In this book, The Preservation Society of Newport County shares its 75 years of experience in conserving three centuries of the finest achievements in American architecture, decorative arts and landscape design. This fully illustrated volume is an essential resource for all heritage, architecture and preservation enthusiasts - as well as anyone enchanted by the unique grandeur of Newport, Rhode Island. AUTHOR: Jeannine Falino is a curator and art historian probing the intersection of craft, art, and society. Her publications include Gilded New York: Design, Fashion & Society (2013); Artistic Luxury: Faberge - Tiffany - Lalique (2008); and Lives Shaped by the Revolution: Portraits of a Boston Family: Speakman, Rowe, Inman, Linzee, Coffin and Amory (2005). SELLING POINTS: . The Preservation Society of Newport County gives more than 1 million tours to visitors from over 100 countries annually, making it one of the most-visited museums in New England . The Society has welcomed 40 million visitors since its founding in 1945 . The 88 acres of historic landscapes also comprise an accredited arboretum . The properties are: The Breakers and its Stable & Carriage House, Chateau-sur-Mer, Chepstow, The Elms, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Hunter House, Isaac Bell House, Kingscote, Marble House and Rosecliff Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeannine FalinoPublisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Imprint: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd Weight: 1.425kg ISBN: 9781785512025ISBN 10: 1785512021 Pages: 184 Publication Date: 12 January 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsRhode Island rescues -- The Magazine Antiques; """Rhode Island rescues"" -- The Magazine Antiques;" Author InformationJeannine Falino is a curator and art historian probing the intersection of craft, art, and society. Her publications include Gilded New York: Design, Fashion & Society (2013); Artistic Luxury: Fabergé - Tiffany - Lalique (2008); and Lives Shaped by the Revolution: Portraits of a Boston Family: Speakman, Rowe, Inman, Linzee, Coffin and Amory (2005). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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