Treasure Chests: The Legacy of Extraordinary Boxes
Schleining, Lon
ISBN 10: 1561583626 ISBN 13: 9781561583621
Published by The Taunton Press, 2001
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Hardcover Book. Includes dustjacket. Previous Library Book. Seller Inventory # LACV.1561583626.G
Synopsis:
A highly visual guided tour of the world's most ancient and enduring furniture form - the chest - this book includes fascinating historical examples as well as outstanding modern chests. A chest is more than a big box to store blankets. From time immemorial, people have used chests to protect their greatest valuables. The treasure in these chests ranges from jewellery, silver, and money to heirloom blankets and precious historical artifacts. But the real treasure is the chests themselves. Each one is remarkable either for beauty of design and execution, historical significance, or because it is one of the best examples of its kind. Each of these items of furniture has a story to tell.
Review: "Beautifully photographed with lots of background information, this book is itself a treasure."
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Treasure Chests: The Legacy of Extraordinary...
Publisher: The Taunton Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: good