Arts and Crafts of Chester County, Pennsylvania

Autori

• Margaret Berwind Schiffer

Parametri

• 285 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Hobby

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Focusing on the practical industries of early Pennsylvania, this illustrated study explores various crafts and trades from the seventeenth century to around 1850. It covers architecture, stone work, metalsmithing, needlework, ceramics, and local art, providing a rich historical context. A noteworthy section details locally made furniture, featuring an alphabetically arranged list of cabinetmakers, chair makers, clock makers, joiners, and turners. This comprehensive resource is sure to engage historians and enthusiasts of local antiques.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1997

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