Floor Coverings for Historic Buildings

Von Rosenstiel, Helene, Winkler, Gail Caskey

ISBN 10: 0471143820 / ISBN 13: 9780471143826

Published by Wiley, 1995

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Synopsis:

Wood Planks and Oriental Rugs weren't the only floor coverings found in America's old houses. In fact, a rich array of floor treatments have been used--from brick, tile and linoleum to mats and floorcloths, from rag rugs to ingrain, embroidered and pile carpets. And, of course, Oriental rugs on wood floors. Finding just the right floor covering to furnish an old house or to create a period look in any building has always been a challenge. Now, Floor Coverings for Historic Buildings explains how to choose and buy the correct floor coverings used between 1750 and the 1930s, including where to order 475 reproductions described here in detail. This invaluable catalog, illustrated with 175 photographs, also provides a history of American floors,a glossary of floor covering terms, addresses for 82 suppliers (many of whom fill custom and special orders), a reading list and sources of help.

About the Author:

Helene Von Rosenstiel and Gail Caskey Winkler are the authors of For Historic Buildings: A Guide to Selecting Reproduction, Floor Coverings, published by Wiley.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Floor Coverings for Historic Buildings
Publisher: Wiley
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good