This is an Awesome 1976 book - Chinese Folk Art in American Collections early 15^th through early 20th centuries by Tseng Yu-Ho Ecke. China Institute in America. China House Gallery / China Institute in America New York, New York. October 27, 1976 through January 30, 1977. LCC # 76-20011. 99 pages. Measures 9 ¼” tall and 8” wide. Some of the introduction; “ Creative art force manifests itself in many ways. As religion and philosophy are practiced individually and collectively within a society, so too are art and culture. Folk art is associated less with an individual artist, more with a part of the collective experience of a society. From the beginning of civilization down to the present day the folk art tradition has been transmitted orally and directly from generation to generation. I have selected a group of objects which I feel best expresses the characteristics underlying classical Chinese folk art, drawing pieces from private and public collections with the United States...”..etc… Some of the contents; Wooden Utensils, Bamboo Basketry and other types of weaving, Cotton Fabric Lacquered Leather, Metal Pewter, Metal Silver and Pai-t’ung, Wooden Statues, Woodblock Prints. The outside soft cover has some wear from age; fading, scratches, scruffs, small marks and smudges, wear on corners and edges. Inside pages have some wear from age; has a sticker on inside cover that reads – Select Books Singapore, some small writing from the book store. See all pictures! All are in black and white. Great for any collection. Sell at auction “as is”. Thanks for looking!