American Decorative Wall Painting, 1700-1850

144 pp. First published in 1952, this pioneering work quickly won recognition as one of the most important contributions ever made to the field of American decorative arts. Nearly 150 photographs, 6 in full color, show examples of early American painted walls, floors, woodwork, and overmantel panels. Mrs. Little's book is the first comprehensive survey of this field of early American decoration.