China Collecting In America (1892)

""China Collecting In America"" is a book written by Alice Morse Earle and originally published in 1892. The book explores the history and popularity of collecting Chinese porcelain and other ceramics in America during the late 19th century. Earle provides a detailed account of the various types of Chinese ceramics that were collected, as well as the methods and motivations behind the collecting trend. The book also includes descriptions of notable collections and collectors, as well as information on the production and trade of Chinese ceramics. Overall, ""China Collecting In America"" offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of art collecting in America during the late 19th century, and remains a valuable resource for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of Chinese ceramics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.