The Art & Artisans of Southern Furniture (1997)

This video tells the story of how Colonial Williamsburg's curators, conservators, archaeologists, and historic tradespeople pooled their expertise to reveal the merits of early Southern furniture and the technical skills of its creators. You will learn how Colonial Williamsburg;s experts traced these objects back to specific sites and sometimes even to individual artisans. You will discover how the use of 18th century techniques gives Colonial Williamsburg's cabinetmakers a special insight into the work of their predecessors. You will come away with a new appreciation for the art and artisans of southern furniture.