| Furniture of the Olden Time: New Edition, with a New Chapter and Many New Illustrations Contributor(s): Morse, Frances Clary (Author) |
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ISBN: 1539535770 ISBN-13: 9781539535775 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $20.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History - House & Home | Decorating & Furnishings |
| Physical Information: 1.43" H x 6" W x 9" (2.06 lbs) 646 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Originally published in 1902, Furniture of the Olden Time provides a separate history for each species of furniture, from the time when the first example is known to have existed in the United States to the latest date before this book is originally published. With illustrations. CONTENTS: Introduction. Chapter I. Chests, chests of drawers, and dressing-tables Chapter II. Bureaus and washstands Chapter III. Bedsteads Chapter IV. Cupboards and sideboards Chapter V. Desks Chapter VI. Chairs Chapter VII. Settles, settees, and sofas Chapter VIII. Tables Chapter IX. Musical instruments Chapter X. Fires and lights Chapter XI. Clocks Chapter XII. Looking-glasses Chapter XIII. Doorways, mantels, and stairs Glossary of terms used in cabinet work. |