Books

American Silver in the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Vol.1, Makers A-F

American Silver in the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Vol.1, Makers A-F

$150.00 at Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Beginning with Cesar Ghiselin in 1681, Philadelphia has a long and storied history of silversmithing that includes notable artists such as Joseph Richardson Sr. and Jr., Philip Syng Jr., and Olaf Skoogfors. Celebrating this legacy and showcasing the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s extraordinary and comprehensive collection of American silver, this generously illustrated book features a broad array of objects that range from colonial-era tableware to groundbreaking contemporary designs. Extensive biographies of…