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  • Principles of Home Decoration with Practical Examples (1903)

    by Candace Wheeler ...
    Practical household advice, first published in 1903. "Probably no art has so few masters as that of decoration. In England, Morris was for many years the great leader, but among his followers in England no one has attained the dignity of unquestioned authority; and in America, in spite of far more general practice of the art, we still are without a leader whose very name establishes law." ... Read more

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  • Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples

    by Candace Wheeler ...
    "Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples" by Candace Wheeler is a seminal work that explores the art and science of interior design. Wheeler, a pioneer in the field, emphasizes the importance of harmony, balance, and proportion in creating aesthetically pleasing spaces. Through her insightful analysis, she provides readers with practical examples that illustrate how to apply these ... Read more

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  • The Development of Embroidery in America

    by Candace Wheeler ...
    "The Development of Embroidery in America" by Candace Wheeler explores the rich history and evolution of embroidery as an art form in the United States. Wheeler, a pioneer in the field, delves into the cultural influences that shaped American embroidery, highlighting the transition from traditional European techniques to unique American styles. Through her insightful analysis, she emphasizes the ... Read more

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  • Innovations in Interior Design and Decoration: 11 Must-Reads

    Foundational Writings on Modern Home Design, Decoration, Taste, and Domestic Life

    by Mary Harrod Northend, Edith Wharton, Ogden Codman, Elsie De Wolfe, Emily Burbank, Grace Wood, Lady Barker, Candace Wheeler, Lucy Abbot Throop, Charles Franklin Warner, Frank Alvah Parsons, Kathleen Clinch Calkins, Kate Sanborn ...
    Innovations in Interior Design and Decoration: 11 Must-Reads surveys the formation of modern domestic taste through architectural criticism, practical decorating manuals, historical study, and essays on household culture. Its selections move between the disciplined classicism of the late nineteenth century and the increasingly professional, consumer-conscious design culture of the early twentieth, ... Read more

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  • The Ultimate Textile Library: 23 Essential Reads

    Weaving, Dyeing, Design, and the Cultural History of Cloth

    by John T. Taylor, T. F. Bell, Kate Heintz Watson, William H. Dooley, Peter Kilgour, Thomas Woodhouse, Washington Matthews, William Henry Holmes, Candace Wheeler, Grace Rogers Cooper, Broadus Mitchell, Arnold Wolfensberger, H. D. Buck, Frederic Kenyon Brown, William M.A. Davis, Samuel Brown, Thomas Packer, Margaret Smith Furry, H. William Nelson, Lila M. O'Neale, A. C. Whitford, Clinton G. Gilroy ...
    The Ultimate Textile Library: 23 Essential Reads gathers a capacious body of writing on cloth, dress, manufacture, ornament, and material culture. Ranging from technical instruction and historical description to criticism, design theory, ethnographic observation, and social analysis, the volume reveals textiles as both crafted objects and records of human exchange. Its juxtaposition of studies of ... Read more

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  • A Journey Through Interior Design: 14 Must-Read Books for Interior Design Enthusiasts

    Classic Writings on Decoration, Taste, and the Social Life of Rooms

    by Mary Harrod Northend, Edith Wharton, Ogden Codman, Elsie De Wolfe, Emily Burbank, Grace Wood, Lady Barker, Candace Wheeler, Lucy Abbot Throop, Charles Franklin Warner, Lillian B. Lansdown, Frank Alvah Parsons, Kathleen Clinch Calkins, An Old Hand, Kate Sanborn ...
    A Journey Through Interior Design gathers fourteen influential texts into a capacious history of the furnished room, moving between practical household guidance, architectural principle, decorative arts, and social commentary. Its range extends from prescriptive manuals and illustrated advice to more reflective accounts of taste, comfort, and domestic display. Seminal discussions of proportion, ... Read more

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  • Rug Craftsmanship: 4 Classic Books on Oriental and Antique Rugs

    Classic Guides to Oriental Rugs, Antique Carpets, Weaving, Dyes, Motifs, and Collecting

    by G. Griffin Lewis, W. A. Hawley, Rosa Belle Holt, Candace Wheeler ...
    Rug Craftsmanship gathers four classic studies of Oriental and antique rugs into a compact history of textile art, connoisseurship, and domestic design. Moving between descriptive cataloguing, technical observation, aesthetic criticism, and practical guidance, the volume illuminates rugs as woven records of material skill, regional tradition, trade, and taste. Its attention to pattern, color, ... Read more

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  • Embroidery Enthusiast's Library: 16 Must-Read Books

    Victorian Manuals, Historic Techniques, and Essays on Textile Art, Design, and Domestic Craft

    by Paul Heyse, Mrs. Beeton, Emily Leigh Lowes, Hinda M. Hands, Marianne Margaret Compton Cust Viscountess Alford, Cyril Davenport, Candace Wheeler, Anne Knox Arthur, Marcus B. Huish, John Butler Yeats, A. F. Morris Hands, Ada Wentworth Fitzwilliam, Julia de Wolf Gibbs Addison, Catharine Parr Strickland Traill ...
    Embroidery Enthusiast's Library: 16 Must-Read Books gathers a remarkably wide field of writing on needlework: practical instruction, household guidance, design criticism, historical survey, aesthetic reflection, and literary evocation. Rather than treating embroidery as a merely ornamental pastime, the volume situates it within the material culture of dress, interiors, education, collecting, and ... Read more

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  • Mastering Embroidery: 4 Classic Books on the Art of Embroidery

    Classic Guides to Victorian Needlework, Decorative Stitches, and Textile Design

    by Candace Wheeler, Anne Knox Arthur, Marcus B. Huish ...
    Mastering Embroidery gathers four classic instructional texts into a rich survey of embroidery as both domestic art and serious design practice. Moving between practical guidance, historical observation, aesthetic principle, and pattern-minded craftsmanship, the volume reveals the breadth of needlework traditions at a moment when embroidery was being reassessed as an expressive art. Its selections ... Read more

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  • Principles of Home Decoration, With Practical Examples

    by Candace Wheeler ...
    Probably no art has so few masters as that of decoration. In England, Morris was for many years the great leader, but among his followers in England no one has attained the dignity of unquestioned authority; and in America, in spite of far more general practice of the art, we still are without a leader whose very name establishes law. ... Read more

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  • How to make rugs

    Enriched edition. Mastering Rug Weaving: A Detailed Guide to Handmade Carpets and Creative Projects

    by Candace Wheeler, Jacob Prentiss ...
    In "How to Make Rugs," Candace Wheeler masterfully intertwines practical instruction with artistic expression, offering readers a comprehensive guide to the age-old craft of rug making. The book, infused with Wheeler's signature attention to detail and elegant prose, discusses various techniques, materials, and artistic considerations while situating rug-making within the broader context of ... Read more

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  • Spelman College 2012

    by Candace Wheeler ...
    College guides written by students for students.Spelman College Students Tell It Like It IsThis insider guide to Spelman College in Atlanta, GA, features more than 160 pages of in-depth information, including student reviews, rankings across 20 campus life topics, and insider tips from students on campus. Written by a student at Spelman, this guidebook gives you the inside scoop on everything from ... Read more

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