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| Author | Pélissier, Georges, 1865-1931 |
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| Title | A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries |
| Alternate Title | A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the 18th and 19th Centuries |
| Note | Concerning Pierre Jaquet-Droz, Henri Louis Jaquet-Droz, Charles Bruguier, Bruguier du Grand Pré, the Rochat family, Lami of Geneva and the Maillardet family. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "A Few Remarks Concerning Makers of Singing Bird Boxes of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" is a historical account that delves into the craftsmanship of singing bird boxes produced mainly during the 18th and 19th centuries. Though the specific author is not mentioned in the text provided, the book examines the intricate work of various artisans from this time period, highlighting their unique contributions to mechanical and decorative art. This work is particularly focused on notable figures such as Pierre Jaquet-Droz and the Bruguier family, encapsulating a fascinating yet niche aspect of art history. The book provides an overview of the origins of singing bird boxes, starting with their inception in the mid-18th century. It emphasizes the mechanical ingenuity of watchmakers who produced these intricate gadgets, detailing notable figures like Pierre Jaquet-Droz, who gained acclaim for his exceptional craftsmanship. The narrative further explores the subsequent generations of artisans, such as the Bruguier family and the Rochats, who continued this tradition of sophisticated mechanics intertwined with artistic expression. By chronicling their lives and legacy, the book illuminates the evolution of musical automata and the cultural significance they held in European courts while also addressing the decline of such craftsmanship in modern times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Mechanical singing-bird boxes -- Switzerland |
| Subject | Clock and watch makers -- Switzerland |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63983 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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