FOR NELLIE BLY-GA******
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I have used the links from your previous research on English vs
American Chippendale furniture to research for my next project as I
would like to compare/contrast English Queen Ann with American
Chippendale. However, I could use some further information on what
distinct differences between the two are
Thanks!!

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Request for Question Clarification by nellie_bly-ga on 07 Dec 2002 15:39 PST

Thanks for the question lisa52.  I'll see what I can come up with.  Do
I understand correctly you want more information contrasting English
Queen Anne with American Chippendale?  Do you want to examine American
"country" Chippendale also?

I'd like to take a few days to answer this.  There are a couple of
other things requiring my attention right now,  but if that is
problem, please let me know and I'll try to move faster.

Thanks again.
Nellie

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Clarification of Question by lisa52-ga on 08 Dec 2002 08:25 PST

Hi Nellie,
Thanks for picking up the question!!!. Yes looking to compare/contrast
English Queen Ann with American Chippendale. I have already collected
the data on time periods,and who was in power during those periods
etc. but I am having trouble
with the structural differences. I have data on the structural details
of
chippendale from the last question we collaborated on but i am having
trouble locating Queen Ann data that I can use to do the comparison
and contrast.
As far as the time frame, could we do this by Tuesday?
Chippendale furniture produced in America differs from that produced
in England in that it was simpler and larger in dimension so I will be
comparing the American version to Queeen Ann furniture produced in a
earlier time period in England. I know, its confusing isnt it!!

Thanks Nellie

Lisa (wellcome to the wonderful world of dyslexia) Sommer

Hi Lisa-

I've collected some links and some book suggestions for you. Given you
limited budget, that's about the best I could do.  I concentrated on
Queen Anne, since that seemed to be what you needed more information
on.

First, let me suggest that Wintethur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware is
a treasure trove of 18th century furniture, and if you are seriously
pursing this subject a visit there is almost an absolute requirement.
In addition to the magnificent collection, the Winterthur library is
an priceless research resource.
http://www.winterthur.org/

To review the contrast between Queen Anne and Chippendale:
Queen Anne pieces have gently curved cabriole legs, pad or slipper
feet that were simple and unadorned and gracefully rounded backs with
a center splat on chairs. Queen Anne pieces include wing chairs, side
and arm dining chairs, dining tables, tea tables, candle stands, low-
and highboys.

Furniture by English cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale was inspired by
Gothic, Chinese or French Rococo designs. The Chippendale cabriole leg
is ornately carved with a Chinese claw and ball (the powerful and
protecting dragon foot clutching the pearl of wisdom).


Queen Anne: Reign (1702-1714) Along with Chippendale, the finest hour
of English and American cabinetry. Feminine petite lines, beautiful
proportioning and balance, restrained use of ornament. The cabriole
leg  and cyma curve are prevalent.

Chippendale: Masculinity supplants femininity in furniture.
Cabinetmakers like Thomas Chippendale take lead over monarchs in
design. Queen Anne form puts on a bowtie and goes rococo, mahogany
rules. Oriental influence comes to shore.

Links
Description of Queen Anne
http://www.theantiquesalmanac.com/queenanne.htm

Style Guide --Queen Anne
http://www.connectedlines.com/styleguide/fpstyle04.htm

Style Guide -- Chippendale
http://www.connectedlines.com/styleguide/fpstyle08.htm

History of Furniture 18th century
http://www.stevensfurniture.com/eighteenth.htm

Queen Anne Walnut Furniture
http://www.antiquesandfineart.com/articles/education/2000/09-10/franklin/index.cfm

Queen Anne Furniture
http://allsands.com/Luxury/queenannefurni_rkh_gn.htm

Probably more than any Internet site these books will be of help.

American Furniture Queen Anne & Chippendale
at Winterthur by Joseph Downs

The museum at Winterthur, Delaware, contains the largest and richest
collection of American furniture in the world. Curator Joseph Downs
has selected 400 of these fine pieces for display and discussion. His
notes concentrate on connoisseurship and the specific history of the
pieces shown, but the sharp black-and-white photos and numerous
technical notes make this reference invaluable for makers and
restorationists.

Queen Anne Furniture: History, Design, and Construction
by Norman L. Vandal
Taunton Pr; ISBN: 0942391071; (September 1990)

New England Furniture at Winterthur: Queen Anne and Chippendale
Periods (Winterthur Book)
by Nancy Goyne Evans, et al
Winterthur Museum; ISBN: 0912724382; (October 1997)
An essential, up-to-date, and profusely-illustrated reference on New
England's furniture industry.

The New Fine Points of Furniture: Early American, Good, Better, Best,
Superior, Masterpiece
by Albert Sack, Deanne Levison
Crown Pub; ISBN: 051758820X; (November 1993)

ENGLISH FURNITURE, 1660-1714: From Charles II to Queen Anne.
Woodbridge, England: Antique Collectors’; Club, 2002.
323 pages. Color & black and white illustrations. ISBN 1 85149 399 9.

Search strategy: Queen Anne furniture; Chippendale furniture; 18th
century furniture +design

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
And, by the way, should you wish to address a question specifically to
me or to another researcher, please include the name in the subject
line.  That way other researchers don't have to open the question to
know it's for a specific person.

Good luck on your project.

Nellie Bly

Just what is your project, anyway?

As always, excellent response time and research results