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American modern, 1925-1940 : design for a new age / by J. Stewart Johnson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Johnson, J. Stewart.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.).
- Decorative arts--United States--History--20th century--Exhibitions.
- Decorative arts.
- United States.
- History.
- Decorative arts--New York (State)--New York--Exhibitions.
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)--Exhibitions.
- New York (State)--New York.
- Genre:
- Exhibition catalogs.
- Physical Description:
- 192 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers in association with the American Federation of Arts, 2000.
- Summary:
- This companion volume to an exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, showcases more than 125 of the most influential works by American designers from 1925-1940. From chairs, dinnerware, and textiles to lamps, cocktail sets, and clocks, these objects made stylish modern design accessible to a broad audience. 170 illustrations, 140 in full color.
- Notes:
- "This catalogue has been published in conjunction with 'American Modern, 1925-1940: Design for a New Age,' an exhibition organized by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Federation of Arts"--T.p. verso.
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-187) and index.
- ISBN:
- 0810942089
- 1885444125
- OCLC:
- 42690134
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