Archives of American Gardens

Florentine Craftsmen records, circa 1915-1976

Summary

Collection ID:
AAG.FLO
Creators:
Florentine Craftsmen
Dates:
circa 1915-1976
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Cubic feet
2 boxes
Repository:
The Florentine Craftsman Collection contains trade literature and photographic images compiled by the Florentine Craftsmen firm of Long Island City, New York, dating from approximately 1915 to 1976. Most of the manufacturers' literature--including catalogs, fliers, and brochures--deals with outdoor furniture and ornaments, statuary, and iron work fixtures. Some of the materials relate specifically to product lines by Florentine Craftsmen, though many illustrate the work of other manufacturers of outdoor furnishings and ornaments.

Biographical/Historical note

Biographical/Historical note
Florentine Craftsmen was established in New York City in 1915 as a manufacturer of hand-crafted garden statuary and ornaments, fountains, outdoor furniture, planters and other garden items. According to company literature, the product line was based on original designs and molds developed by Florentine Craftsmen founder Vincent Primavera, an Italian émigré and artisan. Acquired by Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc. in 2011, Florentine Craftsmen continues to put out different product lines of garden furnishings and ornaments.

Administration

Author
Marca Woodhams
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note
Donated by Skip Brown of Florentine Craftsmen to the Smithsonian Institution's Horticulture Services Division (later Smithsonian Gardens).

Using the Collection

Conditions Governing Access note
Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Conditions Governing Use note
Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.
Preferred Citation note
Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Florentine Craftsmen records.

Keywords

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Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Garden ornaments and furniture Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Garden structures Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Plant containers Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Trade catalogs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Fliers (printed matter) Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Brochures Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Photographs Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Florentine Craftsmen Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid

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