Material world eyre hall (11 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Presents an extensive history of the Eyre family of Chesapeake Bay, from the 17th through the 21st century, offering a rare and fascinating insight into the preservation of a family home.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. 2021. Hardcover. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: New. Presents an extensive history of the Eyre family of Chesapeake Bay, from the 17th through the 21st century, offering a rare and fascinating insight into the preservation of a family home.&Uumlber den AutorEdited by Carl R. Lounsbury.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 448 pages. 11.00x9.00x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Erected in 1759 on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Eyre Hall is still occupied by descendants of its builder. It retains a rich variety of objects from furniture and books to silver and paintings acquired by the family, reflecting the tastes and aspirations of its many different generations. Only a small handful of places in Virginia can claim such continuity. The material culture of Eyre Hall illustrates the everchanging meanings of this place in American culture from the seventeenth- through the twenty-first century. It represents the cultural endeavors of southern society that was built on slavery and suffered the tribulations of wars, emancipation, and economic depressions. This study explores the mutability of this inheritance in the wake of such transformative events. The book is divided into four sections. The first recounts the history of those who lived at Eyre Hall. The second examines the architecture of the house and its service buildings. The third explores the formal garden. The fourth section is a catalogue raisonné of its objects.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 448 pages. 11.00x9.00x1.50 inches. In Stock.