Record #:

27568

Author(s):

Minter, Christine D.

Abstract:

In 1975, researchers at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts located silver engraved with the initials I.M., but the silversmith’s identity and history were unknown. Further research suggested that the silversmith might be James Murphree of Norfolk, Virginia. Murphree’s work was evident in silver descending in the Coffield family of Chowan County, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1977, p1-10, il, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Silverwork; Silversmiths--North Carolina

Record #:

27569

Author(s):

Welker, Dorothy

Abstract:

For some time scholars believed that the use of white pine in early furniture indicated northern manufacture, since white pine does not grow along the southern coast. However, many pieces of southern manufacture display white pine as a secondary wood. North Carolina merchants often used white pine because it was easier and cheaper to import lumber by water than to face the difficulties of cutting local trees.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1977, p11-26, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture industry and trade; Furniture, Early American

Record #:

27570

Author(s):

Rauschenberg, Bradford L.

Abstract:

An inkstand made by John Bell in 1825 is the first inscribed American tin-glazed pottery to be discovered. The tin-glaze technique was introduced by German potter Carl Eisenberg who visited Salem, North Carolina in 1793. Since tin-glaze was so uncommon at the time, many questions remain unanswered regarding Bell’s apprenticeship, influences, and products.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1977, p27-35, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Potters; Pottery; Ceramics

Record #:

27571

Author(s):

Horton, Frank L.

Abstract:

The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts has begun an extensive research program into southern newspapers published pre-1821. Some areas, such as North Carolina, have made strong archival efforts and the state’s papers have already been microfilmed. Material related to decorative arts is being copied and indexed, and will be available to students and researchers.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1977, p36-44 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Archives; Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (Winston-Salem)