Celebrating Canada : decorating with history in a contemporary home
(2017)

Nonfiction

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PUBLISHED
[United States]: Dundurn, 2017
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1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9781459740259 (electronic bk.) MWT11891920, 1459740254 (electronic bk.) 11891920
LANGUAGE
English
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A visual journey showcasing how history can make a house a home, a reminder of the strength of character and ingenuity entrenched in Canada's history. Inspired by the 150th anniversary of Canadian confederation - the same year recognizing 375 years of settlement in Montreal - Quebec antiques professional Peter E. Baker brings life to Canadian history and demonstrates how antiques and folk art can successfully be incorporated into a contemporary lifestyle, providing a home with a unique identity. Drawing from a single collection, the author selects and showcases objects spanning three centuries of Canadian history, from the early days of French settlement to the creative boom of late-20th-century folk artists. Amply illustrated, and written in a conversational, easy-to-read style, this is not a traditional technical study of antiques representing a specific type or region. Celebrating Canada showcases the story and the artistic merits of each object. This book is made possible through the generous support of the Canadian Museum of History

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