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The European and American decorative arts discussed here, dating from the second half of the nineteenth century, encapsulate many of the themes and influences that can be identified as typical of the period. Principally housed in Southampton, New York, the collection represents works by many of the leading manufacturers and designers on both sides of the Atlantic. While the furniture and works of art are very much lived with, the impression is firmly one of passion overruling practicality. Although Ann Pyne, a decorator, teacher, and writer, (1) is her own guide and tutor, she has forged beneficial friendships with scholars, curators, and dealers active in her fields of ...