Russel Wright, American, 1904-1976
Pair of Chrome Horses
ca. 1927
13.7 x 7.5 x 15.9 cm (5 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
Gift of J. Marshall and Thomas M. Osborn in memory of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Osborn
Yale University Art Gallery

Unknown,
Couch
1820-1830
White pine, ash, tulip, cherry
76 x 52.7 x 152.4 cm (29 15/16 x 20 3/4 x 60 in.)
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
Yale University Art Gallery

Unknown,
Pitcher
1800-1830
Amethyst flint blown glass
Overall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)
Object: 13.5 x 8.2 cm (5 5/16 x 3 1/4 in.)
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
Yale University Art Gallery

 

Welcome to the Decorative Arts Society, Inc.

The Decorative Arts Society is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to encourage interest in, appreciation of and exchange of information about decorative arts. To pursue its purposes, the society sponsors meetings, programs, seminars and a newsletter, as well as an awards program to recognize scholarship in the field. Its supporters include museum professionals, academics, collectors, institutions, dealers and decorative arts enthusiasts.

The mission of the Decorative Arts Society is to build and support a community for the appreciation and study of decorative arts.

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