Call number
HI/SH SH
Collection
Publication
New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold Co., [1971]
Description
Explains, illustrates criteria and techniques used by the Shakers to design, construct and finish the furniture and crafts for which they are admired. Over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic designs, ranging from a sugar scoop to a peg-leg footstool to a Harvard trestle table. 262 halftones. 140 black-and-white line illustrations.
Subjects
Language
Original publication date
1971
Physical description
xv, 208 p.; 29 cm
ISBN
0442275412 / 9780442275419
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