Author : William C. Ketchum, Jr.
Release : 2000-07-30
Genre : Antiques & Collectibles
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 608/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis American Furniture by : William C. Ketchum, Jr.
Download or read book American Furniture written by William C. Ketchum, Jr.. This book was released on 2000-07-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy, authoritative guide contains over 300 premier examples of American case furniture -- chests, cupboards, & desks -- built from the 17th century to the mid-20th. From Federal, Chippendale & Empire styles to country, Mission & mid-century modern, this splendid array of furniture has been photographed appraised, & categorized specifically for the collector. Each photo is accompanied by an extensive caption that examines the maker, year of manufacture, materials of the piece, & hints for collectors such as the scarcity of the piece, demand, condition, & points to check before buying. A price guide rounds out this indispensable guidebook. A boon for the general collector.Ó 100+ color illustrations.