Traditional American Rooms: Celebrating Style, Craftsmanship, and Historic Woodwork

Traditional American Rooms: Celebrating Style, Craftsmanship, and Historic Woodwork
ISBN-10
1565233220
ISBN-13
9781565233225
Category
Art
Pages
179
Language
English
Published
2009-03-01
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Authors
Brent Hull, Christine G. H. Franck

Description

An ideal sourcebook for architects, woodworkers, and homeowners, this beautiful reference showcases the stunning architectural details of the Winterthur Museum. This guided tour explores 33 rooms from the Georgian and Federal periods with stunning photography, architectural terms, detailed drawings, and fascinating commentary.

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