Herter Brothers Book

Herter Brothers: Furniture and Interiors for a Gilded Age, by Katherine S. Howe, is a 1994 book that serves as a catalogue for a traveling exhibition on the leading 19th century American design firm. It details the firm's history, its lavish commissions for Gilded Age elites like J.P. Morgan, and its comprehensive interior design services, which included furniture, woodwork, textiles, and stained glass. The book explores the firm's place in the New York City trade and showcases its superb craftsmanship through numerous illustrations.  Covers the brothers' backgrounds, the New York City design trade, and the firm's work for wealthy patrons, including the White House.  Explores the full range of their work, from furniture to complete interiors with plasterwork, lighting, and textiles.   Originally a catalogue for an exhibition organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, which traveled to other major museums. Features black-and-white and color photographs.   Very good condition. Fast shipping.  8.5 x 11 inches. 271 pages.