American furniture : seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth century styles

by Helen Comstock

Paper Book, 1962

Call number

HI/EA CO

Genres

Collection

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Publication

Exton, Pa. : Schiffer, c1962.

Description

The classic study of the development of American furniture design from the Jacobean to Early Victorian periods. Historically presented and richly illustrated with 700 photos, the styles are presented historically. The lives of the craftsmen are described, their work is explained, and design innovations are shown in detail. A number of authentic room setting photographs are included to help establish the context for the furniture.

Subjects

Furniture, American History

Language

English

Physical description

336 p.; 29 cm

ISBN

0916838285 / 9780916838287

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