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Williamsburg, n. Chiefly U.S.|ˈwɪljəmzbɜːg|
The name of the Colonial capital of the state of Virginia, applied attrib. to a style of southern-colonial architecture and decoration considered characteristic of the town in Colonial times, and to domestic objects made in such a style. Also Comb., as Williamsburg-style a.
The Colonial area of Williamsburg was restored as a ‘living museum’ between 1927 and 1935, with the support of the wealthy financier J. D. Rockefeller.
1935Archit. Rec. Dec. 373/2 While design and scale control the matter, as they must in all architectural composition, it is nevertheless true to a very great degree that the Willamsburg types of buildings are to be so recognized by their details. 1957S. Plath in Granta Jan. 5/1 Her frightened..stare took in the Oriental rug, the Williamsburg-blue wallpaper, the gilded dragons on the Chinese vase on the mantel, [etc.]. 1964House & Garden Nov. 56/1 (caption) The dressing-room has walls and curtains of a Williamsburg geometric chintz. 1976Billings (Montana) Gaz. 27 June 6-d (Advt.), This lovely home offers Williamsburg dormers, 4 large bedrooms upstairs and 2 baths, main floor offers formal living and dining rooms, [etc.]. 1977Business Week 11 Apr. 90/3 A set built to resemble Loewi's Williamsburg-style offices. 1980Fortune 7 Apr. 29/3 Williamsburg ladder-back chairs complete the picture of colonial comfort. 1984N.Y. Times 25 Nov. (New Jersey Weekly section) 35/1 Cut-tin chandeliers, Williamsburg-green wainscoting and rustic touches enhance the four small dining rooms. |