""Country Furniture of Early America"" by Henry Lionel Williams is a comprehensive guide to the furniture styles and designs that were popular in rural America during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of the various types of furniture, including chairs, tables, chests, cupboards, and more, along with information on the materials, construction techniques, and decorative elements used in their creation.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions and ...
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""Country Furniture of Early America"" by Henry Lionel Williams is a comprehensive guide to the furniture styles and designs that were popular in rural America during the 18th and 19th centuries. The book features detailed descriptions and photographs of the various types of furniture, including chairs, tables, chests, cupboards, and more, along with information on the materials, construction techniques, and decorative elements used in their creation.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions and styles, such as New England, Pennsylvania Dutch, and Southern furniture. Each chapter includes historical context and background information on the furniture makers and craftsmen who created these pieces. Additionally, the book provides guidance on how to identify and evaluate antique furniture, including tips on determining age, authenticity, and condition.Overall, ""Country Furniture of Early America"" is an essential resource for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of American furniture design. With its detailed descriptions, beautiful photographs, and expert analysis, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of early American furniture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. 138 pp., profusely ill., index, 4to, hardcover in dustjacket. NF/NF with some rubbing but no tears. A nice copy.
