Reed and Barton: The Fine Art of Sterling Design (original title: Romance of Silver Design) c.1959

[@David-uc4hc]

I'm not an industrial design student, but I can't get enough of all of this history. Every video and lecture I gain so much more appreciation for how our world functions and how its designed.

[@patriciaburns1033]

Oh Mathew with this quaint, nostalgic and somewhat humorous reel of designer and die maker making silverware fit for a king, you are really spoiling us, thank you for the upload sir.

[@konradnsa]

This is my top 3 of yt channels. Thank you Mr. Bird for your outstanding work!

[@joshuaskirtich]

Beautiful film. Thank you for sourcing this.

[@Tirebouchon325]

Kind of makes me mourn the loss of craft these days. Wonderful video.

[@Asquared]

I feel like it’s 1989 and my 7th grade art teacher rolled in a TV and VCR on a cart. Still baked from the Parking Lot I sit enthralled and learn way more about silverware than I ever knew I wanted to. LOL Thanks friend.

[@0therun1t21]

I love the modernist designs, balance of form or shape is what I see first, then the details. I'd love a sample of the Tapestry design. Thank you uploading this!

[@HistoryofID]

There is some on view in Providence if you are ever near: risdmuseum.org/art-design/collection/tapestry-flatware-20015710?return=%2Fart-design%2Fcollection%3Fsearch_api_fulltext%3Dreed%2Bbarton%26field_type%3DAll%26op%3D

[@0therun1t21]

​@@HistoryofID I'm so sorry I didn't know you replied until now, thank you!

[@philippesauvie639]

It’s too bad most American families don’t eat together anymore with any kind of reverence or grace. It was always a special occasion that brought out my parents silverware. The weight and the shine always made somehow the food taste better and the conversation richer!

[@Polkadotpup]

Thank you for posting this video😊

[@jayerjavec]

Bauhaus composite in the early morning sky was a sign that Mr. Bird was around. Bam! Here he is. A privilege, Sir!

[@HomeBuiltByHoward]

I have been enriched by the pleasure of this video's presence.😅

[@holyek7892]

Oh to have a sterling silver set. Oh to have a wholesome moment in these trying times.

[@MsCheapface]

I vote for assembling chosen families & written post card invitations to dinner parties...who's with me?🎉 🌈

[@peterfordyce7003]

I've been thinking the same thing recently! 🏳️‍🌈

[@keithfulkerson]

Where would this have been shown originally?

[@HistoryofID]

It was made as a promotional tool to show at schools and local organizations (garden clubs and such) but then somehow found its way onto television, so it actually had a really wide audience. Different times!!!!!

[@rogerpritchard]

I have an armchair which I would like your thoughts on, if possible. I believe it to by Eileen Gray.

[@patriciaburns1033]

PS Tara is reminiscent of Scarlett O'Hara

[@rachelefeighan2797]

Promo*SM 💞