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"China and Glass in America, 1880-1980, " from Table Top to TV Tray First Edition

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China and glass in America, 1880-1980: From Table Top to TV Tray by Charles L Venable. Harry N. Abrams., NY, 2000. First edition hardcover with dust jacket. A beautifully illustrated 100-year history of American tableware that covers social and cultural trends in food, cocktails, dining, and entertaining, plus table settings, designers, and manufacturers. This book was accompanying an exhibit organized by the Dallas Museum of Art, and explores china and glasswares and how they mirror the profound cultural and economic shifts of 20th century America. With 345 illustrations, including 255 plates in full color. NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on first editions, signed and limited editions and hard to find exhibition catalogues.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    2000
  • Condition:
    dust jacket has light stain.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
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    Seller: NP-1184-1st1stDibs: LU2605117113142

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