Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Traces the early development of medicine in colonial America and discusses some of the methods and medications used at that time for treating illness.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
In creating useful and beautiful objects "worth their weight in silver", the early colonial silversmiths were not only gifted craftsmen, they were also bankers, or the nearest thing to it. Their wonderful skill assured their public of honest value and quality.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Describes the enterprise and commercial development that peddlers brought to the colonies before the establishing of general stores.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Discusses the schools of colonial America and the lives and work of the teachers.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
In creating useful and beautiful objects "worth their weight in silver", the early colonial silversmiths were not only gifted craftsmen, they were also bankers, or the nearest thing to it. Their wonderful skill assured their public of honest value and quality.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Discusses the motivation, materials, and techniques of the first "artists" in colonial America--the sign painters--and how their works contribute to a better understanding of early American history and society.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Traces the history of architecture in the American colonies describing the influence of existing styles and the needs of environment.
Submitted by khenkes on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 18:53
Surveys the history and technique of shoemaking in colonial America, noting the influence of the craftsman and his craft on Revolutionary times.
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