This bibliography of the study of household furnishings used in the United States from the seventeenth century to the early twentieth century contains twenty-one sections. Each section begins with an essay that outlines the development of scholarship in the files and points toward new directions for research with annotated entries on the most significant works. Three chapters present the basic reference tools and surveys of art and architecture. These are followed by chapters devoted to such topics as furniture; metals, ...
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This bibliography of the study of household furnishings used in the United States from the seventeenth century to the early twentieth century contains twenty-one sections. Each section begins with an essay that outlines the development of scholarship in the files and points toward new directions for research with annotated entries on the most significant works. Three chapters present the basic reference tools and surveys of art and architecture. These are followed by chapters devoted to such topics as furniture; metals, including silver and gold, pewter, and Britannia metal; ceramics and glass; textiles; timepieces; household activities and systems; and craftsmen and the Arts and Crafts Movement in America. Includes an author/title index.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
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Collectible/Fine. No Jacket. Size: 8 5/8 x 11.25 x 1.5; Type: Book Collectible/1989/1st Edition/1st Printing/392 Pages/3.73 LBS. 8 5/8 x 11.25 x 1.5. There is a shade of discoloration to the spine, probably from dust. The pages are tight, white, clean and crisp, without any markings or writings in the text. We hear Ed Mc Mahon saying, "Everything, you wanted to know about decorative Arts and Furnishings in America, are In This Book"!
