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The Material Culture of German Texans Including materials from rural, small town, and urban settings, this masterful study covers pioneer generations in East Texas and the Hill Country, but also follows the story into the Victorian era a
| Title | : | The Material Culture of German Texans |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.68 (444 Votes) |
| Id Book | : | 162349382X |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-06-21 |
| Type File | : | PDF, DOC, RTF, ePub |
German immigrants of the nineteenth century left a distinctive mark on the lifestyles and vernacular architecture of Texas. In this first comprehensive survey of the art and artifacts of German Texans, Kenneth Hafertepe explores how their material culture was influenced by their European roots, how it was adapted to everyday life in Texas, and how it changed over time—at different rates in different communities. The Material Culture of German Texans is about the struggle to become American while maintaining a distinctive cultural identity drawn from German heritage. Including materials from rural, small town, and urban settings, this masterful study covers pioneer generations in East Texas and the Hill Country, but also follows the story into the Victorian era and the early twentieth century. Houses and their furnishings, churches and cemeteries, breweries and businesses, and paintings and engravings fill the pages of this thorough, informative, and richly illustrated volu
KENNETH HAFERTEPE is chair of the department of museum studies at Baylor University. He is the author of several books, including A Guide to the Historic Buildings of Fredericksburg and Gillespie County.
Nothing spectacular. Well written book concerning German Texas immigrants and their homes and possessions.. However, when it sits on a table who can see? The book came very quickly and i have enjoyed it a great deal.. This beautifully produced book by Sue Daley and Steve Gross is an enjoyable way to stroll through Santa Fe houses and gardens without even being there! Perusing this book is a lovely way to spend an afternoon and daydream that you too can incorporate Santa Fe style into your life.. I did get one idea from it (and it was the front cover lol).. The inside of the book was just like new, but the back of the dust jacket was more gouged-looking than I had expected. I had great expectations for this book, but perusing it, it just was ho-hum
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