Vintage Red Winterthur DuPont Estate Coffee Table Book - American Elegance Celebrity Recipe Collection

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This exquisite coffee table book "American Elegance" showcases the art of elegant American entertaining and dining traditions from Winterthur, the … Read more This exquisite coffee table book "American Elegance" showcases the art of elegant American entertaining and dining traditions from Winterthur, the magnificent former DuPont family estate and one of America's most celebrated decorative arts museums.

Cover Details:
- Stunning vibrant red cloth binding in excellent condition
- Luxurious gold-leaf embossed lettering on the spine reading "WINTERTHUR American Elegance"
- Decorative gold embossed Chinese-style seal mark on the spine
- Elegant blind embossing of the title on the front cover - a premium bookbinding technique where the design is pressed into the cloth without ink or foil
- Book maintains its original shape with sharp corners and firm binding
- The rich red color makes this an attractive display piece for interior decor, adding a vibrant accent to bookshelves or coffee tables

Contents:
- Published by Winterthur Museum
- Foreword by Brooke Astor
- Features stunning photography of historically significant tableware and decorative arts from the renowned Winterthur collection
- The book highlights the museum's exceptional china, crystal, silver, and decorative objects in beautifully styled table settings
- Includes recipes and menus contributed by notable figures including Paul Newman, Lee Iacocca, Mario Buatta, Lyndon B. Johnson, and several members of the DuPont family

Historical Significance:
Winterthur was the former estate of Henry Francis du Pont, whose passion for American decorative arts transformed his family home into a premier museum. The estate houses one of the most important collections of American decorative arts in the country, with particular emphasis on exquisite tableware, silver, and dining accessories spanning nearly 200 years of American craftsmanship. This book captures the essence of entertaining in the grand tradition established at Winterthur, where table settings were considered an art form.

Perfect for collectors of fine decorative arts books or unusual cookbooks, interior designers seeking red accent pieces, antique enthusiasts, or anyone interested in historical tableware and the entertaining traditions of America's most prestigious homes. See less