02496cam a22003493u 4500 58066 UtSlPG 20260610134334.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TS NK Ford, Thomas K. The Silversmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg : An Account of His Life & Times, & of His Craft The Silversmith in 18th-Century Williamsburg Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Williamsburg craft series Release date is 2018-10-10 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Silversmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Ford is a historical account published in the late 20th century, focusing on the silversmithing craft during the Colonial period of America. The book examines the lives and practices of notable silversmiths in Williamsburg, Virginia, particularly highlighting figures such as James Craig and James Geddy Jr. It likely explores the socio-economic context of their work and the significance of their craft in pre-Revolutionary America. In this detailed exposition, Ford delves into the intricacies of silversmithing in Williamsburg, shedding light on the artisans' advertisements, the types of products they created, and their interplay with the marketplace of the era. The narrative provides insights into the lives of individual craftsmen, their apprenticeships, and the various roles they played in the community. Through a blend of historical anecdotes and detailed craftsmanship processes—including casting, forging, and decorative techniques—the book illustrates how these artisans contributed to both the economic and cultural fabric of the colonial settlement, while also reflecting on the broader preferences for British imports that shaped the demand for locally made silver goods. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Silverwork, Colonial -- Virginia Bullock, Thomas K. Williamsburg craft series https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58066 98894 98894