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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 05-02-2005 05:24 PM
  
Has anyone seen a copy of Bruce Johnson's book "Hand Wrought: The Artistry of William Waldo Dodge" or seen the exhibit by the same name help at the Asheville Art Museum? I would be interested in any comments or info. Fred IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 05-02-2005 10:40 PM
Hi Fred. I have been to that exhibit. It is open (I believe) until May 22nd. And the book mentioned is for sale there also. They have quite a few pieces, Well worth the six dollars admission. The book appears to have pictures of all the pieces in the exhibit. I have not read it entirely yet. I could possibly get you a copy or maybe you could contact them directly and have one mailed. It was $20. when I got one last month. asheland IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 05-04-2005 03:33 PM
Thanks for the responce. I just called the Museum and ordered my copy of the catalogue. I regret that I am unable to attend the exhibit. Fred IP: Logged |
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asheland Posts: 935 |
posted 05-04-2005 04:35 PM
I hope you like it. It is almost as good as being at the exhibit. Lots of pictures and information. Let us know what you think when it arrives. asheland IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 05-04-2005 06:55 PM
I have been waiting for this book from Bruce for several years now. I am not sure if this is the final product of his research or if an additional book is on it's way. I helped him acquire a few of the items for his collection and anxiously awaited the documentation of his findings. I am greatly indebted to all the folks who have spent so much time researching and writing. I will let you know what I think. Fred [This message has been edited by FredZ (edited 05-19-2005).] IP: Logged |
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FredZ Posts: 1070 |
posted 05-18-2005 01:03 PM
The catalogue arrived and I have finished devouring it in it's entirety. We are fortunate to have someone like Bruce Johnson take interest in researching and collecting the work of this Silversmith/Architect. The book is well organized and I believe it fills the needs of both historians and collectors. It is well illustrated with period photos and images from his catalogues along with current photos from collections of those who have appreciated the work of Dodge. I was thilled to see images of some of the items I had found here in Tucson and helped Mr. Johnson acquire for his collection. The layout of the book is clear and easy to follow. Chapters of marks and their meaning are well discussed and have provided greater information for dating the existant pieces in collections. I had always been stumped by the variety and number of marks that Dodge often placed on his silver. It was good to see acknowlegement of the men he trained and to see images of the shop. I very much enjoyed the breakdown of the items that were produced at the shop and would have liked to see some of the shop cards that showed the size and gauge of materials and time requiered to make the pieces. I am indebted to Mr. Johnson for the time and effort it took to research and then publish. I highly recommend this book. Fred IP: Logged |
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