American Fancy

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American Fancy was a decorative style popular in the United States between 1790-1840. Kaleidoscopes inspired the creation of many textiles, furniture, and glass works. Americans shopped at specialized Fancy stores.

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• Sumpter Priddy American Fancy: Exuberance in the Arts, 1790-1840