Decorative Arts of the Amish of Lancaster County

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What do Amish dolls, textiles, and antique furniture have in common with Amish quilts? Why has Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, become a favorite area for folk art collectors? Two leading experts show how the values of the Lancaster Amish are reflected in a dazzling variety of decorative arts. "The volume is important because it is the first to illustrate and document late 19th- to 20th-century Amish arts and crafts and to attribute particular items to a craftsperson." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer Two leading experts show how the values of the Lancaster Amish are reflected in a dazzling variety of decorative arts.