Working Drawings of Colonial Furniture (Original 1922 Edition)

Language: English

Published by The Manual Arts Press, Peoria, Illinois, 1922

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Working Drawings of Colonial Furniture Author: Frederick J. Bryant, Supervisor of Manual Arts, Auburn, Maine Publisher: The Manual Arts Press, Peoria, Illinois Publication Date: 1922 First Edition Format: Original Softcover / Stapled Wraps, 54 pages. About the Book: An incredibly scarce, highly practical early 20th-century woodworking guide containing measured architectural drawings, construction notes, and material guides for building authentic early American reproduction furniture. Eschewing the heavily saturated Mission style manuals of its day, this text focuses strictly on classic high-quality historic pieces from collections in New England. Each furniture piece features a brief historical overview, textual instructions for the shop floor, and beautifully drafted multi-angle dimensioned technical plates. Includes Detailed Plans and Plates For: Gate-Leg Table (c. 1680) and Bannister-Back Chairs Sheraton Tables (Card Table, Work Table, Breakfast Table) Tavern Table (c. 1720) Mahogany Tea Table and Mahogany Tip-Top Table Hepplewhite Tables and Chairs Empire Card Table and Empire Chair Clocks: Tall Case Grandfather Clock (Hollis, ME, c. 1800) and Banjo Clock (c. 1802) Mirrors: Colonial Looking Glass and Old Fashioned Mirror Historic Wood Finishing techniques (Potassium bichromate, shellac, oil stains) Condition Details: This copy is in solid Very Good condition. Text block is secure, pages are clean, and the architectural diagrams are pristine with no annotations, stray marks, or shop grease. Spine is intact with minimal wear. Excellent addition to any master carpenter's library or vintage book collection.

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Title
Working Drawings of Colonial Furniture (Original 1922 Edition)
Author
Frederick J. Bryant
Publisher
The Manual Arts Press, Peoria, Illinois
Publication year
1922
Condition
Very good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes, illustrated.
Item weight
1 pound
Seller catalogs
Americana, Antiquarian & Collectible, Design, Reference

Cy Fern Books

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