Chester County Historical Society (Paperback)
Peter B. Schiffer
ISBN 10: 0686703413 ISBN 13: 9780686703419
Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 1997
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Paperback. Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies. AUTHOR: A guide to the Chester County, Pennsylvania, Historical Society's library, museum, and houses. This historic region west of Philadelphia was settled by Quakers and is a cradle of American folk art, decorative arts, farming and industry. The artifacts have been cherished in families from early days, and this guide preserves the heritage the society maintains. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780686703419
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Packed with useful information about historic Chester County, one of the original sections of Pennsylvania, this small, photo illustrated book introduces the distinctive land, buildings, furnishings and library which comprise the Chester County Historical Society in the old Quaker-settled town of West Chester. Contents include the 1704 Brinton House, 1727 Collins Mansion, 1790 David Townsend house, and log constructed Hopper House and barn as well as local pottery, needlework, pictures, dishes, toys and furniture used in the county through the nineteenth century. Since many American families have ancestors from this region, the library is an important resource for geneology and historical studies.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Chester County Historical Society (Paperback)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new