Europe Divided: Huguenot Refugee Art and Culture Murdoch Tessa
A beautifully illustrated, wide-ranging study of Huguenot craftsmanship and trading networksThis richly illustrated book focuses on the extraordinary international networks resulting from the diaspora…
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A beautifully illustrated, wide-ranging study of Huguenot craftsmanship and trading networksThis richly illustrated book focuses on the extraordinary international networks resulting from the diaspora of more than 200,000 refugees who left France in the late 17th century to join communities already in exile spread far and wide. Indeed, George Washington (along with 20 other presidents) was a descendant of Huguenots. First-generation Huguenot refugees included hundreds of trained artists, designers, and craftsmen. Beyond the French borders, they raised the quality of design and workshop practice, passing on skills to their apprentices; sons, godsons, cousins, and to successive generations, who continued to dominate output in the luxury trades. Although silver and silks are the best-known fields with which Huguenot settlers are associated, their significant contribution to
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