Candace Wheeler [Hardcover]

Curator Amelia Peck (Author), Ms. Carol Irish (Author), Carol Irish (Author), Amelia Peck (Author)

Book Description

Series: Metropolitan Museum of Art Series | Publication Date: November 1, 2001

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

Editorial Reviews

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". . . 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.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art; First edition. edition (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300090811
• ISBN-13: 978-0300090819
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,138,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)