Collecting Inspiration - Edward C. Moore at Tiffany & Co.

Edward C. Moore (1827–1891) was a silversmith, designer, and prolific collector who led Tiffany & Co. to creative and commercial success. This book presents over 175 examples from his vast collection, juxtaposed with sixty-nine magnificent silver objects created by the designers and artisans at Tiffany. It is the first study of Moore's life and influence and provides an intimate look at the firm's design processes and his role in shaping them.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 304 pages
\n Publication date: 27 July 2021
\n Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Edward C. Moore (1827–1891) was a remarkable silversmith, designer, and collector who played a pivotal role in propelling Tiffany & Co. to unparalleled creative and commercial success during the late 19th century. This comprehensive and visually stunning volume, the first comprehensive study of Moore's life and influence, presents over 175 exceptional examples from his vast collection, spanning from ancient Greek and Roman glass to Spanish vases, Islamic metalwork, and Japanese textiles. These remarkable objects are juxtaposed with sixty-nine magnificent silver creations crafted by the talented designers and artisans at Tiffany, who were inspired by Moore's acquisitions. The insightful texts have been enriched through groundbreaking research into newspapers, periodicals, the Tiffany & Co. Archives, a newly identified technical manual, and supervisors' diaries, offering an intimate glimpse into the firm's design processes and Moore's significant role in shaping them. Collecting Inspiration: The Legendary Tiffany Aesthetic and the Legacy of a Great Collector, Designer, and Entrepreneur of the Gilded Age is a valuable contribution to the history of American decorative arts, illuminating the iconic Tiffany aesthetic and the enduring impact of this remarkable individual.

Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art/Distributed by Yale University Press

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\n Weight: 1940g\n
Dimension: 251 x 291 x 30 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781588396907\n \n