My Archive Angels
They aren’t your stereotypical librarians anymore: stern-looking ladies with wire-rimmed glasses, their long hair knotted in a bun so tight it would shed water.
They've become archivists.
History detectives who will take a clue, a single…
A Tale of Two Talks
As my various careers have progressed over the years, I have often found myself being called upon to be a public speaker. Fortunately, my first career was that of a high school English teacher, and my five years standing in front of a classroom…
Salt Lake City Revisited
I've spent most of this past week in Salt Lake City, where I was appearing at a conference on behalf of Minwax during the day and at night catching up with my oldest son Eric, who is finishing work on his doctorate in chemistry at the University…
George Vanderbilt: Part II
It was one of those Tuesday afternoons when it was just too nice outside to stay in the office. Since we are now getting several of those days here in Asheville, I always keep a notepad next to my computer where I jot down errands I need to…
George Goes Arts and Crafts
To anyone living beyond the boundaries of Asheville, North Carolina, the name George Washington Vanderbilt, while sounding impressive, probably doesn’t carry with it any special significance, especially in the world of Arts and Crafts.
Born…
About Us
ArtsandCraftsCollector.com is a website dedicated to exploring the works, artisans, historical origins and the contemporary revival of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. The historic movement started as a response to the country’s Industrial Revolution and encouraged simple design paying tribute to the natural world over the intricate design of the Victorian era.