Florentine Craftsmen records
Object Details
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- Designer
- Florentine Craftsmen
- Florentine Craftsmen
- Topic
- Garden ornaments and furniture
- Garden structures
- Plant containers
- Provenance
- Donated by Skip Brown of Florentine Craftsmen to the Smithsonian Institution's Horticulture Services Division (later Smithsonian Gardens).
- Designer
- Florentine Craftsmen
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- Florentine Craftsmen records
- Summary
- The Florentine Craftsman Collection contains trade literature and photographic images compiled by the Florentine Craftsmen firm of Long Island City, New York, dating from approximately 1915 to 1976. Most of the manufacturers' literature--including catalogs, fliers, and brochures--deals with outdoor furniture and ornaments, statuary, and iron work fixtures. Some of the materials relate specifically to product lines by Florentine Craftsmen, though many illustrate the work of other manufacturers of outdoor furnishings and ornaments.
- Biographical/Historical note
- Florentine Craftsmen was established in New York City in 1915 as a manufacturer of hand-crafted garden statuary and ornaments, fountains, outdoor furniture, planters and other garden items. According to company literature, the product line was based on original designs and molds developed by Florentine Craftsmen founder Vincent Primavera, an Italian émigré and artisan. Acquired by Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc. in 2011, Florentine Craftsmen continues to put out different product lines of garden furnishings and ornaments.
- Extent
- 2 Cubic feet (2 boxes)
- Date
- circa 1915-1976
- Archival Repository
- Archives of American Gardens
- Identifier
- AAG.FLO
- Type
- Collection descriptions
- Archival materials
- Trade catalogs
- Fliers (printed matter)
- Brochures
- Photographs
- Citation
- Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Florentine Craftsmen records.
- Rights
- Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
- Genre/Form
- Trade catalogs
- Fliers (printed matter)
- Brochures
- Photographs
- Restrictions
- Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
AAG.FLO
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AAG.FLO
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- Record ID
- ebl-1530043207603-1530043207605-0
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- R. C. Heather Co., New York, New York. Candlesticks, Door Knockers, Door Porters
- R. C. Heather Co., New York, New York. Decorative and Useful Articles of Merit for the Home
- R. C. Heather Co., New York, New York. Hand Forged Iron Lighting Fixtures
- R. C. Heather Co., New York, New York. Increase Materially the Appearance of Your Lamps
- R. C. Heather Co., New York, New York. Lanterns That Spell "Welcome" for the Home
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cast Iron Porch and Railings, Residence of Bruce Barton Esq., New York City
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Column and Frieze of Design No. 73, Railing Design No. 31
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule of Sizes and Descriptions of Cast Iron Bracket Designs, Nos. 1-7
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule of Sizes and Descriptions of Cast Iron Railing Designs, Nos. 117-136
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule of Sizes and Descriptions of Cast Iron Railing Designs, Nos. 31-50
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule of Sizes and Descriptions of Cast Iron Railing Designs, Nos. 51-66
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule of Sizes and Descriptions of Cast Iron Railing Designs, Nos. 67-92
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Schedule of Sizes and Descriptions of Cast Iron Railing Designs, Nos. 93-116
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Stock Design No. 72 and No. 69 (Summer Houses)
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Summer House Design #69
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Summer House Design #72
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Veranda Design No. 101
- Smyser-Royer Co., York and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Veranda Design No. 102
- T. Crowther & Son, London, England. Antiques
- The Crescent Company, Toms River, New Jersey. The Famous "Birdville" Bird Houses
- The National Association of Audubon Societies for the Protection of Birds. The "Audubon" Bird Bath
- The S. A. Weller Company, Zanesville, Ohio. Garden Decorations by Weller
- Unidentified source. Verandas, Porches, Balconies, Porte-cocheres and Trellises, Railings, Pergolas, Summer Houses, Sheet Number 1245-V
- W. A. Snow Iron Works, Boston, Massachusetts. Garden Furniture of Distinction
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