Sunday, February 20, 2011

Peter Hunt

Lori's post about Ingeborg Hanson's note cards made me think of Peter Hunt. Mother had this book of his:

He was a wonderful artist who was very well known, especially for what he called his "peasant style" of decorative painting. His original decorated furniture and paintings can fetch a pretty penny today.

I remember Mother did some painting on wood with these peasant or Pennsylvania Dutch style motifs. They're so bright and beautiful!

Just LOOK at these gorgeous painted kitchen cupboards!

I found this advertisement featuring the Peter Hunt Peasant Cupboard Display for Universal brand appliances in a magazine from 1950:
I had seen that advertisement quite a while back, and when Elizabeth (Creative Breathing) and then Twyla (Two Crazy Crafters) found their fabulous cabinets, the ad above was the first thing that came to mind.
I believe his decals were quite popular back in the 1950's. I found this in Better Homes And Gardens magazine, 1952:

And just recently, I acquired a copy of Peter Hunt's Cape Cod Cookbook:

I'm definitely a fan!
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11 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    oohhh that looks like an interesting book i have never heard of Peter Hunt but i love the look of his work, and those painted kicthen cupboards look gorgeous. dee x

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  2. Tina DawnFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Love that kitchen! I am sure it has been redone now and it makes me sad. Great post. Love T

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  3. LorloreFebruary 20, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Loving the new blog banner!! Great work girls!!!

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  4. farmladyFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I had never heard of Peter Hunt before this but you have made me a fan too.
    I LOVE the painted cabinets. Wish I could find one. They are beautiful and useful.
    Thanks for the great post.

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  5. JillFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    OMG~ I thought of Elizabeth's darling cabinets first thing when I saw that ad! So cute!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  6. DeannaFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I remember Peter Hunt!! My mother wanted her kitchen in that style and dad said "No." Poor mom!

    Love your blog banner :D
    Deanna

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  7. Sassy Lassies Vintage LifeFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Girls,
    I've just given you the Stylish Blogger Award :) Although I may not comment often, I always enjoy reading your terrific posts!

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    -Link to the person who gave you the award.
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  8. yosemite faithFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    peter hunt is new to me also. great post.

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  9. DellaSeptember 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Thanks for creating this site! I had art lessons form a wonderful teacher in Ohio, and we painted from Peter Hunt's book. I also visited Nancy Whorf at her studio and listen to her story's about her painting for Peter. Love his work.

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  10. DellaSeptember 5, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love your blog, I had art lessons when I lived in Ohio. My favorite part was painting Peter Hunt Style! Even got to visit his shop in Provincetown and Nancy Whorf's Gallery. My most memorable trip.

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  11. Jo RiceMarch 12, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Back to Peter Hunt! My Father was a Sunday painter and he painted Peter Hunt designs all over my mother's relatives antiques. She had a fit. Even the crank phone on the wall. I'm going to do some for my Doodle Palooza group!!

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