Complete Book of Shaker Furniture

Complete Book of Shaker Furniture
ISBN-10
0810938413
ISBN-13
9780810938410
Category
Design / Furniture
Pages
400
Language
English
Published
1993-09
Publisher
Harry N. Abrams
Authors
Timothy Rieman, Jean M. Burks

Description

Explores the Shaker religion and lifestyle, highlights particular artisans, and examines the development of Shaker styling over time

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