Great new book for all Historic Interior Designers
Dr. Gail Caskey Winkler has finally given us her much anticipated new book, “Capricious Fancy” - Draping and Curtaining the Historic Interior, 1800-1930.
I was thrilled to get my hands on a copy and it did not disappoint. Comprised of chronologically arranged essays which describe hundreds of patterns and styles and filled with vivid illustrations, this is a great addition to anyone’s reference library in the field of historic interior design.
I love how Dr. Winkler explains the different periods as they relate to the textiles used and the treatments produced. You can tell that she is also a college professor as this really does teach as well as entertain and I think whatever your background this book would hold your interest as it is a very “easy read”.
Please make the effort to get your hands on a copy it is worth the price and definitely worth the effort. Read more.
Dr. Gail Caskey Winkler has finally given us her much anticipated new book, “Capricious Fancy” - Draping and Curtaining the Historic Interior, 1800-1930.
I was thrilled to get my hands on a copy and it did not disappoint. Comprised of chronologically arranged essays which describe hundreds of patterns and styles and filled with vivid illustrations, this is a great addition to anyone’s reference library in the field of historic interior design.
I love how Dr. Winkler explains the different periods as they relate to the textiles used and the treatments produced. You can tell that she is also a college professor as this really does teach as well as entertain and I think whatever your background this book would hold your interest as it is a very “easy read”.
Please make the effort to get your hands on a copy it is worth the price and definitely worth the effort. Read more.
Featured Museum
Kenmore Plantation is a Georgian-style brick mansion with surrounding gardens located in historic Fredericksburg. The house has been restored to accurately reflect its 1775 appearance, complete with period-specific paint and wallpaper choices and decorative plaster ceilings. Read more.
Kenmore Plantation is a Georgian-style brick mansion with surrounding gardens located in historic Fredericksburg. The house has been restored to accurately reflect its 1775 appearance, complete with period-specific paint and wallpaper choices and decorative plaster ceilings. Read more.Featured Artisan
Thistledew Merchantile is a lovely site that sells the historic scissor art by Kim Frey. One of the 2009 artisans featured in the Directory of Early American Craftsman that is published by Early American Life magazine (another one of our favorites) Kim is a very talented addition to our growing list of American Craftsman. Read more.
Thistledew Merchantile is a lovely site that sells the historic scissor art by Kim Frey. One of the 2009 artisans featured in the Directory of Early American Craftsman that is published by Early American Life magazine (another one of our favorites) Kim is a very talented addition to our growing list of American Craftsman. Read more.
