Furnishing the Colonial and Federal House (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258341138)

Furnishing The Colonial And Federal House by Nancy Vincent McClelland is a comprehensive guide to furnishing homes in the United States during the Colonial and Federal periods. The book covers the history of furniture styles, materials, and techniques used during this time period, as well as the social and cultural influences that shaped them.The book is divided into chapters that focus on specific rooms in the house, such as the parlor, dining room, and bedroom. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of furniture styles and types, as well as information on how to create an authentic period look using authentic or reproduction pieces.The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations of period furniture and decorative arts, as well as tips on how to care for and maintain antique furniture. Additionally, the book includes a glossary of terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, Furnishing The Colonial And Federal House is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American furniture and interior design, as well as those looking to create an authentic period look in their own homes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Nancy Vincent McClelland
ISBN-10: 1258341131
ISBN-13: 9781258341138
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 05/19/2012
Pages: 166
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d