American Furniture: 1650 to the Present
- ISBN-10
- 1442270381
- ISBN-13
- 9781442270381
- Series
- American Furniture
- Category
- Antiques & Collectibles
- Pages
- 630
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
- Author
- Oscar P. Fitzgerald
Description
This authoritative text explains the evolution of four centuries of American furniture from 1650 to the 21st century. It is the complete story covering the cultural and historical context of pieces and advice on how to authenticate furniture and preserve it for posterity. It is fully illustrated with over 800 photos and a 24 page color signature.
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Other editions
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- 2001
- 500 pages
- Paperback
- Schiffer Pub Limited
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- 2000-10-01
- 236 pages
- Paperback
- Harry N. Abrams
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