This work is intended to give the reader an insight into the furniture of the Lesser Antilles, and its place in the changing politics and history of these Caribbean islands. The inspiration for this book came initially from the collection formed by the author's mother, Dorothy Sturm, in Trinidad, during the years between 1939 and 1981. As Philip Sturm became increasingly involved with the responsibilities of caring for the family collection as well as being a keen collector himself, he discovered there were no books on the subject. He was obliged to rely on his own general knowledge, local information, an art and history background and many hours spent in the libraries and archives of Trinidad, Barbados, St. Kitts, and the Virgin Islands. Even this produced very little information, the only references coming from advertisements of furniture on packets arriving in the harbours, or from house auction sales. Accordingly, he resolved to draw upon his own experience and conduct his own detailed and lengthy researches into this hitherto neglected subject. The author hoped, above all, that his book would stimulate an interest in young West Indians to preserve their furniture heritage and keep it within the islands or return it to the West Indies when found elsewhere. He also hoped it would lead to a wider appreciation of West Indian craftsmanship and the abilities of indigenous furniture makers. Provides an insight into the little-known furniture of the Lesser Antilles Explains its place in the changing politics and history of the islands Promotes a wider appreciation of West Indian craftsmanship Seeks to stimulate an increased awareness of furniture heritage, especially among young West Indian Over 200 illustrated examples of island furniture, with detailed captions colour throughout
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Acc Art Books
ISBN-13
9781851495375
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96811843
Product Key Features
Author
Philip Sturm
Language
English
Dimensions
Item Height
300mm
Item Width
237mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Philip Sturm
Book Title
West-Indian Antique Furniture of the Lesser Antilles 1740-1940
Format
Hardcover
Publication Year
2007
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Number of Pages
200 Pages
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