Shelburne Museum: A Treasury of Early American Life in a Vermont Community - Hardcover

Shelburne Museum: A Treasury Of Early American Life In A Vermont Community is a comprehensive book written by Ralph Nading Hill. The book is an in-depth exploration of the Shelburne Museum, a unique museum that showcases early American life in a Vermont community. The museum is home to an extensive collection of over 150,000 objects, including folk art, quilts, furniture, and textiles, among others. The book takes readers on a journey through the museum's history, from its founding by Electra Havemeyer Webb in 1947 to its current status as one of the most important cultural institutions in Vermont. Hill provides a detailed account of the museum's collections, highlighting the most significant pieces and their historical context. He also delves into the stories behind the museum's buildings, which were relocated from various parts of New England and restored to their original condition. In addition to the museum's collections and buildings, Hill also explores the people who made the museum possible, including Electra Havemeyer Webb and her family, as well as the staff and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to preserve and promote the museum's mission. The book is filled with beautiful photographs of the museum's exhibits and buildings, as well as archival images that provide a glimpse into the past. Overall, Shelburne Museum: A Treasury Of Early American Life In A Vermont Community is a must-read for anyone interested in early American history, folk art, and museum studies. Hill's writing is engaging and informative, and the book is a testament to the enduring legacy of the Shelburne Museum.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.