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The Furniture of Our Forefathers

by Esther Singleton
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025671598
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 926
  • Original Price: GBP 39.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 1461 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Furniture

"The Furniture of Our Forefathers" is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the domestic interiors and craftsmanship of early America. This extensive work meticulously documents the evolution of furniture styles from the earliest settlements through the late eighteenth century, examining the diverse influences that shaped American design. From the sturdy oak pieces of the first Puritan settlers to the refined elegance of the Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton periods, the text offers a detailed look at the material culture of the past.

The work provides thorough descriptions of various household items, including chairs, tables, chests, and beds, while also offering insights into the social customs and living conditions of the era. Through extensive research into historical records and private collections, the narrative reconstructs the material world of the colonial and post-revolutionary periods. "The Furniture of Our Forefathers" remains an essential resource for collectors, historians, and designers interested in the rich heritage of American decorative arts and the enduring beauty of traditional craftsmanship.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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