Call number
PR/VA WA
Collection
Publication
New York, Crowell [1974]
Description
Describes the history, community, and daily life of the early American furniture maker, the types of wood he chose, his shop, tools, techniques, and business affairs.
Language
Physical description
274 p.; 26 cm
ISBN
0690001908 / 9780690001907
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