Photographic Cases: Victorian Design Sources, 1840-1870 (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover)

by Adele Kenny (Author)

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Product Description
This new and beautiful book traces the development of pioneer photographs and the miniature art cases that were manufactured to protect and display them. Icons of their time, photographic cases are rich in history and design. Not limited to the cases themselves, this book explores various aspects of the Daguerreian era (1840-1870) and includes information on one-of-a-kind photographic forms, artists and casemakers, die-engraving, and all components of wood-framed, thermoplastic, and novelty cases. Emphasis is placed on Victorian-era design and its impact on the American case art industry. Included are over 460 illustrations, informative captions with values, and a comprehensive index. Written for novice and experienced collectors and designers alike, this book is a must-have resource for photographica enthusiasts, dealers, historians, and artists.

About the Author
Adele Kennys nonfiction, reviews, and poetry have been widely published throughout North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Her columns and feature articles on antiques are published regularly in various antiques journals.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (February 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764312677
• ISBN-13: 978-0764312670
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #799,601 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-HAVE BOOK, ONE OF KENNY'S BEST, November 3, 2001

By	Adam Fitzgerald (Boston, USA) - See all my reviews

The outstanding production on this book and several hundred gorgeous

illustrations are matched by interesting, informative, and highly readable

text. The author's focus on mid-nineteenth century design styles includes

not only a wide range of daguerreotype cases, but their component parts as

well (pads, mats, and preservers). The book is about case art, but it also

includes the case makers and photographers, the design styles of the time,

and a historical perspective on life in America from 1840-1870. This unique

approach to case art is a departure from the norm and makes Kenny's book an

important reference text for photographica, Americana, and Victoriana

collectors along with artists, historians, and designers.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Photographic Cases: A Must-Have for Collectors & Dealers, November 3, 2001

By	Robert J. Fiorellino (Eastern USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a visual delight packed with absorbing, well-written text, a generous sampling of over 460 illustrations, descriptive captions, and values. Adele Kenny infuses her subject with lively and energetic writing and approaches case art from both historical and design perspectives. Thus, the book is a valuable and important resource for photographica enthusiasts, Victoriana and Americana collectors, dealers, artists, and interior designers. This book is impressive for its readability, its content, and the quality of its illustrations.