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  1. With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the CT River Valley, 1740 1840

    Author
    Huber, Carol and Stephen; Schoelwer & Lansing
    Call Number
    NK9212 .W57 2011
    ISBN
    9780819572295
  2. Corporate Capital: Wilmington in the Twentieth Century

    Author
    Hoffecker, Carol E.
    Call Number
    JS1545.2 .H63†
    ISBN
    087722305X
  3. Bass Otis, Painter, Portraitist and Engraver

    Author
    Davis, Gainor & Craven, Wayne
    Call Number
    ND497
  4. Journal of the American Institute for ConservationVolume 54, Number 4November 2015

    Author
    Derrick, Michele, Editor-in-Chief
    Description
    An Investigation into Japine Platinum PhotographsAn Evaluation of Selected Retouching Media for Acrylic Emulsion Paint16th-17th Century Italian Chiaroscuro Woodcuts
    Call Number
    N8554 .A53a
  5. This Fabulous Century

    Author
    Editors of Time Life Books
    Description
    1900 1910 Volume 1
    Call Number
    E161 .T55
    Publisher
  6. Looking at Photographs: a guide to technical terms

    Author
    Baldwin, Gordon & Jurgens, Martin
    Call Number
    TR9 .B35 2009
    ISBN
    9780892369713
  7. Practical Muskrat Raising 3rd edition

    Author
    Dailey, E.J.
    Call Number
    SF405.M7 D25
    Publisher
  8. Early Manor and Plantation Houses of Maryland

    Author
    Foreman, Henry Chandlee
    Description
    †Major study of plantation houses constructed in Maryland 1634-1800. Includes 320 photographs and 145 illustrations of plans, sketches and details.
    Call Number
    NA7235.M3 F6 1982
    Publisher
    Early Manor and Plantation Houses of Maryland
  9. A Practical Guide to Museum Ethics

    Author
    Yerkovich, Sally
    Description
    Introduction and framework for approaching ethical problems -- Mission, principles and ethics -- Distinguishing ethical issues from operational and management problems -- The ethics of museum governance and leadership -- The ethics of acquiring and managing collections -- The ethics of caring for and conserving collections -- Ethical dilemmas of deaccessioning -- Ethical problems related to fundraising and other income producing activities -- Controversy and censorship -- Restitution, repatriation or retention? : the ethics of cultural heritage -- Museum visitors : ethical issues concerning diversity and access -- Appendix 1: American Alliance of Museums: Code of ethics for museums -- Appendix 2: International Council of Museums: ICOM code of ethics for museums -- Appendix 3: American Association of State and Local history: Statement of professional standards and ethics -- Appendix 4: Association of Art Museum Directors: Professional practices in art museums.
    Call Number
    AM7 .Y37 2016
    ISBN
    9781442231641
    A Practical Guide to Museum Ethics
  10. The Waddesdon Companion Guide: The Rothschilds of Waddesdon Manor

    Author
    Schwartz, Selma
    Call Number
    DA664.W25
  11. The Elements of Style: a practical encyclopedia of interior architectural details from past to present

    Author
    Calloway, Stephen & Cromley, Elizabeth (editors)
    Call Number
    NA2850 .E44 1991
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780671739812
  12. Gentleman's Progress The Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton 1744

    Author
    Bridenbaugh, Carl Editor
    Description
    Diary of Hamilton's journey through the northern colonies provides an interesting account of the life and times during the colonial period.
    Call Number
    E162 .H21 1948
    Gentleman's Progress The Itinerarium of Dr. Alexander Hamilton 1744
  13. American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection Vol 2

    Author
    Hennage, Joseph H.
    Description
    Brochure 13, 1965 to brochure 17, 1967
    Call Number
    NK805 .A64
    American Antiques from Israel Sack Collection Vol 2
  14. Textile Printing

    Author
    Clark, Hazel
    Call Number
    NK8800
  15. Useful Beauty: early American decorative arts from St. Louis collections

    Author
    Canradson, David H.
    Call Number
    NK806 .C625 1999
    ISBN
    9780891780809
    Useful Beauty: early American decorative arts from St. Louis collections
  16. The Pennsylvania Barn: Its Origin, Evolution, and Distribution in North America (Creating the Norh American Landscape)

    Author
    Ensminger, Robert F.
    Description
    Comprehensive study of an important piece of American vernacular architecture the forebay bank barn, better known as the Pennsylvania barn or the Pennsylvania German barn.
    Call Number
    NA8230 .E5 1992
    ISBN
    9780801843044
    The Pennsylvania Barn: Its Origin, Evolution, and Distribution in North America (Creating the Norh American Landscape)
  17. The Practical Archaeologist: How we know what we know about the past

    Author
    McIntosh, Jane
    Description
    How we know what we know about the past
    Call Number
    GN31.2 .M35
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780816014002
  18. The Care of Prints and Drawings

    Author
    Ellis, Margaret Holben
    Description
    Practical, straightforward advice to those responsible for the care of prints and drawings, works of art traditionally made on paper or parchment.
    Call Number
    NE380 .E45 1995
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780761991366
  19. Roberts' Guide for Butlers and Household Staff 1st Published in 1827

    Author
    Roberts, Robert
    Description
    Originally published in 1827, Robertsí Guide for Butlers and Other Household Staff was a handbook for servants to perform their duties more efficiently and thoughtfully. Roberts gives a plethora of information about household duties of a butler
    Call Number
    TX331 .R64
    Publisher
    ISBN
    155709120X
  20. The Art of Tasha Tudor

    Author
    Davis, Harry
    Call Number
    NC975.5.T82 D38
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780316174930
  21. France and the American War for Independence

    Author
    Idzerda, Stanley & Smith, Roger E. (editors)
    Call Number
    E265 .I38
  22. Digging for Old Delaware: The Archaeology of Country Life in the 1700s

    Author
    Wicks, Carolann, Secretary Dept Transportion DE
    Description
    The Archaeology of Country Life in the 1700s
    Call Number
    CC1
  23. Good to Great: why some companies make the leap--and others don't

    Author
    Collins, James C.
    Call Number
    HD57.7 .C645
    Publisher
  24. The Art and History of Frames : An Inquiry into the Enhancement of Paintings

    Author
    Heydenryk, Henry
    Description
    An inquiry into the enhancement of paintings.
    Call Number
    N8550 .H4
    Publisher
  25. American Treasure Hunt: The Legacy of Israel Sack

    Author
    Sack, HaroldWilk, Max
    Description
    Traces the growth of his family's antique business, offers a profile of his father, the business's founder, and describes the people and museums who collect antique furniture
    Call Number
    NK1133.26.S33 S3 1986
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780316765930
    American Treasure Hunt: The Legacy of Israel Sack
  26. The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America

    Author
    Hall, Carrie A. & Kretsinger, Rose G.
    Call Number
    NK9112 .H3
    Publisher
  27. Inventory of the County Archives of Delaware #1 New Castle County

    Description
    The inventory in this book is a brief history of the county, a sketch of governmental organization supplemented by a chart, abbreviated essays for the county offices, entries sections and a subject index.
    Call Number
    CD3150 .H5
    ISBN
    155613990X
  28. The True History of Chocolate

    Author
    Coe, Sophie D. and Michael D.
    Call Number
    TP640 .C67 1996
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780500016930
  29. In The Devil's Garden: A sinful history of forbidden food

    Author
    Allen, Stewart Lee
    Call Number
    TX631 .A45 2002
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780345440150
  30. Spoons From Around the World

    Author
    Rainwater, Dorothy & Felger, Donna
    Call Number
    NK7235 .R34
    ISBN
    9780887404252
  31. A Culinary History of Southern Delaware

    Author
    Clemons, Denise
    Description
    Scrapple, beach plums and muskrat†
    Call Number
    TX631 .C546
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9781467135467
  32. Delftware at Historic Deerfield, 1600-1800

    Author
    Lange, Amanda E.
    Description
    Meticulous research on tin-glazed earthenware - commonly called Delft. Introductory Essays Collecting Delftware at Historic Deerfield The History and Manufacture of Delftware Delftware in the Connecticut River Valley Alcoholic Drinking Vessels Tea Drinking Wares and Salvers Dining Wares Decorative Plates and Dishes Flower Containers Apothecary Jars, Storage Vessels, and Toilet Wares Lighting Devices Tiles Fakes
    Call Number
    NK4295.5.E8 H57 2001
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780966676914
    Delftware at Historic Deerfield, 1600-1800
  33. A Christmas Carol Christmas Book

    Author
    Hallinan, Tim | James, David (photography)
  34. Folk Housing in Middle Virginia

    Author
    Glassie, Henry H.
    Call Number
    NA7235.V5 G55
    ISBN
    9780870491733
  35. American Rococo 1750-1775: Elegance in Ornament

    Author
    Hecksher, Morrison H.Bowman, Lesilie Green
    Description
    European origins and the American manifestations of the rococo, a brief discussion of firearms, and architecture, and medium-based explorations of objects made of paper, silver, wood, iron, glass, and ceramic.†
    Call Number
    NK1403.5 .H4 1992
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780870996306
    American Rococo 1750-1775: Elegance in Ornament
  36. John Dickinson: Forgotten Patriot

    Author
    Wolf, Edwin
    Description
    2nd ed,
    Call Number
    E302.6.D5 W6
  37. Architecture and Rural Life in Central Delaware 1700 1900

    Author
    Herman, Bernard H.
    Call Number
    NA730.D32 N474
    ISBN
    9780870495199
  38. An Edible History of Humanity

    Author
    Standage, Tom
    Description

    A journey through the uses of food that have helped to shape and transform societies around the world, from prehistory to the present. Drawing on genetics, archaeology, anthropology, ethno-botany and economics, the story of these gastronomic revolutions is a deeply satisfying account of the whole of human history.

    Call Number
    GT2850 .S73 2009
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9780802715883
  39. Historical Needlework of Pennsylvania

    Author
    Schiffer, Margaret Berwind
    Description
    Examples described are samplers, which include some unusual darning and drawn-work samplers as well as the more familiar cross-stitch type; crewel embroidery, silk embroidered pictures, Florentine stitch embroidery, and the canvas and Berlin work of the
    Call Number
    NK9110 .S35
    Publisher
    ISBN
    9781199092113
    Historical Needlework of Pennsylvania
  40. Matthew Pratt 1734 1805

    Author
    William Sawitzky
    Call Number
    ND237.P83 S3
  41. Delaware History Vol. XXIX Index 2000-2001

    Author
    Historical Society of Delaware
    Description
    A thin pamphlet with a Table of Contents and a List of Illustrations followed by an Index from pages 291-295.
    Call Number
    F161 .D37
  42. Victorian Gardens: The Art of Beautifying Suburban Ground A Victorian Guidebook of 1870

    Author
    Scott, Frank J.
    Description
    The Art of Beautifying Suburban Ground A Victorian Guidebook of 1870
    Call Number
    SB473 .S4†
    ISBN
    9780892570232
  43. The Flower World of Williamsburg

    Author
    Dutton, John Parry
    Call Number
    SB404.5 .D8
  44. Reminiscences of Wilmington: in familiar village tales, ancient and new

    Author
    Montgomery, Elizabeth
    Description

    Originally published in 1851. Contains references to Quakers and to individual Friends' families such as Hilles, Ferris and Tatnall

    Call Number
    F174.W7 M7
    Publisher

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