Traditional American Rooms is a guided tour through the magnificent period rooms of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 rooms - each a representation of the finest in American antique furniture and stunning architectural millwork.
The book explores 20 of Winterthur’s finest rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods, focusing on architectural interiors and moldings. Each room examined includes a blend of full-page color photography, history, technical drawings, a breakdown of the architectural details inside the room, commentary on each element and how it fits within the room’s particular style. Readers will learn the design aspects associated with the Georgian and Federal periods and how to replicate the look using historic paneling, moldings, mantels and more. History enthusiasts will find the stories behind each room fascinating. They will learn who designed and built each room,where the previous home was located, the occupation of its original owner, and more. Architects, designers, home-owners and anyone else looking to replicate authentic period woodwork will find this book an invaluable guide to recreating a time in history when no expense was spared to beautify one’s dwelling.
Brent Hull is the founder of Hull Historic Millwork and the author of Historic Millwork. He has appeared on Bob Villa’s Home Again and Old House Journal Television. Christine G.H. Franck is a designer and educator with a practice in New York City, where she has worked on many residential design projects. She has written for Old House Journal’s New Old House and taught architecture at Notre Dame and Georgia Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture.
Winterthur Style Sourcebook: Traditional American Rooms: Celebrating Style, Craftsmanship, and Published by: Fox Chapel Publishing, 1-800-457-9112. Check the Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library, High Point, NC info@furniturelibrary.com for availability.