From Artisan to Mechanic: Duncan Phyfe and 19th-Century Furniture Trade
Friday, December 5th, 2008
New York cabinetmaker Duncan Phyfe became one of the leading furniture makers in 19th century by organizing the first large scale furniture business. Matthew A. Thurlow, a research associate at The Metropolitan Museum, discusses New York’s manufacturing heritage and history.
For six decades, Phyfe constructed furniture that changed the city’s stylish dwelling houses. His work became highly sophisticated, making his designs popular in nineteen century dining rooms and parlors in New York City.
(The discussion runs 76 minutes). See original Forum site.
This event held by the General Society, on Sept. 16, 2008.
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