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LIGHTSHIP BASKETS OF NANTUCKET, Revised & expanded 2nd ed by M Lawrence, New!
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Subject
- Books on Collecting
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- Pages
- 128
- ISBN-10
- 0764308912
- ISBN-13
- 9780764308918
- Edition Description
- Expanded
- Item Condition
- Brand New
- Price Guide
- None
- ISBN
- 9780764308918
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764308912
ISBN-13
9780764308918
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48664553
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Baskets, General, American / General
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
11 In.
Item Height
0.5 In.
Item Width
8.5 In.
Item Weight
27.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
99-068524
Book Title
Lightship Baskets of Nantucket
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
746.41/2/0974497
Intended Audience
Trade
Edition Description
Revised edition,Expanded
Synopsis
On the island of Nantucket, the Nantucket Lightship Basket developed over many decades into the distinctive basket so highly prized by collectors today. The baskets evolved in the mid-nineteenth century from wooden splint baskets made by Algonquin Indians and were adapted by Nantucketers, who introduced hardwood bottoms, utilized wooden molds, and replaced wooden splints with rattan. The fascinating history of this basket and its makers is richly illustrated with color photographs that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft.Special emphasis is give to depicting the rigorous life aboard the New South Shoal lightship, the crew of which produced beautifully constructed baskets, many of which are shown here. The history of the basket is updated to the present day, including the 1940s development of the covered "pocketbook" basket and the work of contemporary basket makers.For the collector, Martha Lawrence provides details to consider in evaluating antique and contemporary baskets. She also takes the reader through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the construction of a basket, including accurate photographs of the stages crucial to producing an authentic piece.Lightship Baskets of Nantucket is a fascinating study of a craft whose popularity is increasing and whose heritage is as enduring as the baskets themselves., Learn the history and craft of Nantucket lightship baskets and how to create your own! The Nantucket Lightship Basket developed over many decades into the distinctive basket so highly prized by collectors today. The baskets evolved in the mid-nineteenth century from wooden splint baskets made by Algonquin Indians and were adapted by Nantucketers. The history of this basket and its makers is richly illustrated with color photographs that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft. Special emphasis is give to depicting the rigorous life aboard the New South Shoal lightship, the crew of which produced beautifully constructed baskets, many of which are shown here. The history of the basket is updated to the present day, including the 1940s development of the covered "pocketbook" basket and the work of contemporary basket makers. For the collector, Martha Lawrence provides details to consider in evaluating antique and contemporary baskets. She also takes the reader through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the construction of a basket, including accurate photographs of the stages crucial to producing an authentic piece. Lightship Baskets of Nantucketis a fascinating study of a craft whose popularity is increasing and whose heritage is as enduring as the baskets themselves., The history and makers of highly prized, distinctive, old Nantucket Lightship Baskets are chronicled, with many color photos that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft. Includes what to consider when evaluating antique and contemporary baskets, plus easy-to-follow, step-by-step, illustrated instructions for making your own Nantucket basket., On the island of Nantucket, the Nantucket Lightship Basket developed over many decades into the distinctive basket so highly prized by collectors today. The baskets evolved in the mid-nineteenth century from wooden splint baskets made by Algonquin Indians and were adapted by Nantucketers, who introduced hardwood bottoms, utilized wooden molds, and replaced wooden splints with rattan. The fascinating history of this basket and its makers is richly illustrated with color photographs that detail construction and show beautiful examples of the craft. Special emphasis is give to depicting the rigorous life aboard the New South Shoal lightship, the crew of which produced beautifully constructed baskets, many of which are shown here. The history of the basket is updated to the present day, including the 1940s development of the covered "pocketbook" basket and the work of contemporary basket makers. For the collector, Martha Lawrence provides details to consider in evaluating antique and contemporary baskets. She also takes the reader through easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for the construction of a basket, including accurate photographs of the stages crucial to producing an authentic piece. Lightship Baskets of Nantucket is a fascinating study of a craft whose popularity is increasing and whose heritage is as enduring as the baskets themselves.
Edition Number
2
Publication Year
1999
Format
Perfect
Dewey Edition
21
LC Classification Number
TT879.B3L396 2000
Number of Pages
128 pages
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- r***9 (38)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseAwesome seller! The item arrived quickly, was well packaged and the appearance was just as the listing described. One corner of the book got slightly bent in shipping but it is a very thin book. Other than that the condition is excellent! Great quality and value for the price. I will definitely be buying from them again!Clock Wheel and Pinion Cutting by J. Malcolm Wild (#361842636962)
- 2***j (2559)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseA+ Item as described in new condition with a good price with safe packaging and a fair shipping price and a quick delivery too. A pleasure to buy from this seller and would buy from again. Thank you, JD..
- 0***4 (327)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived some time ago and was exactly as described. It arrived eventually via Evri in a small cardboard envelope. Now unwrapped and in use. Thank you so much for your assistance with this item. Faithfully StuartLenzkirch Clock Factory, Winterhalder & Hofmeier Clocks by Karl Kochmann (#362144797208)