Early American Furniture Makers

By Thomas Hamilton Ormsbee

Book Overview

Early American Furniture Makers is a comprehensive guide to the history and craftsmanship of furniture making in colonial America. Written by Thomas Hamilton Ormsbee, an expert in the field of American decorative arts, this book provides a detailed overview of the furniture styles, techniques, and materials used by early American craftsmen.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific regions and time periods, including New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and the South. Each chapter includes a detailed discussion of the furniture styles and techniques that were popular in that region during the colonial period.In addition to providing historical context, Early American Furniture Makers also includes detailed descriptions and photographs of individual pieces of furniture, highlighting the unique features and craftsmanship of each piece. The book also includes a glossary of furniture-making terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Early American Furniture Makers is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American furniture making and the craftsmanship of colonial artisans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417988673
• ISBN13: 9781417988679
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"