A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles
Hoadley, R. Bruce; Hoadley Estate of, Barbara L.
ISBN 10: 1631863711 ISBN 13: 9781631863714
Published by Taunton (edition Illustrated), 2016
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Covers 37 types of wood commonly found in American antiques, based on the species Hoadley has encountered in museums, collections, shops, auctions, garage sales etc. Each wood is described in terms of their physical properties, with a macroscopic view to explain critical features used in identification. Also includes a guide to the simple tools and techniques required for identifying wood and how to deal with the many special problem situations.
About the Author: Widely considered to be the authority on wood and wood technology, R. Bruce Hoadley is author of two highly acclaimed books on understanding and identifying wood, Hoadley has had a lifelong passion for antiques, and he now turns his attention to explaining how to identify the woods used in antiques and collectibles.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in ...
Publisher: Taunton (edition Illustrated)
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Edition: Illustrated.