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1. Windsor writing chairs

Author

LeFever, Gregory

Subjects
Windsor chairs -- Usage, Windsor chairs -- History, Furniture, Early American -- History, Chair design -- Evaluation, Chair design -- History, Architecture and design industries, General interest, Hobbies and crafts, Home and garden, Home furnishings industry
Abstract

The early Windsor chairs which were very popular among that generation of doctors, clergy and statesmen in America are described. The chairs were known for their practicality, elegant design and refinement and even now Windsor chair making remains one of the most venerable traditional American crafts.

Published
2008

2. Working wood in Early America

Author

Amidon, Cynthia

Subjects
Wood -- Usage, Woodwork -- History, Furniture, Early American -- Evaluation, Furniture, Early American -- History, United States history -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775, Architecture and design industries, General interest, Hobbies and crafts, Home and garden, Home furnishings industry
Abstract

The various types of wood used for woodwork in different Colonial American homes are discussed.

Published
2008

3. Louisiana Creole furniture

Author

Albertson, Karla Klein

Subjects
Country furniture -- History, Furniture, Early American -- History, Mississippi Valley -- History
Published
2006

9. The sideboard

Author

Garrett, Elisabeth Donaghy

Subjects
Dining room furniture -- History, Furniture, Early American -- History
Published
1991

10. Antiques & collectibles: painted furniture

Author

Ketchum, William C., Jr.

Subjects
Furniture, Colonial -- History, Furniture, Early American -- History, Painted country furniture -- History
Published
1984

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