Marshall & Leimenstoll – Thomas Day

This title is about the legendary North Carolina artisan from Antebellum.
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Marshall & Leimenstoll – Thomas Day

This article discusses the legendary artisan of Antebellum North Carolina in words and photos. Thomas Day (1801-Milton, North Carolina-born free man of color (61), became North Carolina’s most successful cabinetmaker – black or white – at a time when most blacks had been enslaved, and free blacks were limited in their movement and activities. His furniture and architectural woodenwork, which are still surviving, represent the best of nineteenth century.-Century craftsmanship and aesthetics. Patricia Phillips Marshall Jo Ramsay Leimenstoll Show how Day The course to success in antebellum Southern society was carefully planned. He began producing fine furniture in the 1820s for prominent white citizens. In the 1840s and 50s, he expanded his offerings to include newel posts and stair brackets for many of the same customers. DayThe style of’s was characterized by flowing lines, undulating shapes and spiraling forms. This resulted in an interpretation easily identifiable to his shop. Many photographs from the book show furniture in private and public collections as well as architectural woodwork in private homes. Day. The book includes information on over 160 pieces of furniture as well as architectural woodwork. Day Between 1835 and 1861, 80 structures were produced. Through in-Illustrations and detailed analysis. Marshall And Leimenstoll Provide a comprehensive view and a new understanding of how aesthetics and design are so powerful. Day’s legacy.

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