New Book on William Moorcroft, Celebrated Potter
by Jonathan Mallinson British potter William Moorcroft (1872–1945) was one of the most celebrated artists of his era, and his work was sought by museums and stocked by the most prestigious retail outlets in the world. But he was also one of the most individual: a...
The Global Roots of an American Family Record Sampler
by Amelia Peck and Cynthia V.A. Schaffner In 2020, The Metropolitan Museum of Art purchased a family record sampler at auction that is a model of beautiful stitchery and sophisticated design. Following several years of intensive study, however, the Poyen family...
Schrimsher Collection Book Available Through the Trust
Longtime Decorative Arts Trust members Kelly and Randy Schrimsher have generously allotted a supply of their new publication, American Classical Furniture, 1810-40: Regional Identities in the Schrimsher Collection, to support the Trust’s Publishing Grants program. The...
A Philadelphia Clockmaker, and More
by Bob Frishman Edward Duffield (1730–1803) was a highly skilled 18th-century Philadelphia clockmaker who lived in an era and a city that were among the most important in Colonial America. He was no typical “leather-apron” craftsman. He inherited wealth and owned...
Read Summer 2024 Magazine Articles Online
Select articles from the summer 2024 issue of The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust are now available in webpage format. Enjoy reading these fascinating articles online. “A Primer on Portugal” by Matthew A. Thurlow “Saltram’s Saloon: Adam, Chippendale, and...
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Formerly known as the "blog,” the Bulletin features new research and scholarship, travelogues, book reviews, and museum and gallery exhibitions. The Bulletin complements The Magazine of the Decorative Arts Trust, our biannual members publication.