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American Furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods in The Winterthur Museum

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American Furniture, Queen Anne and Chippendale periods in The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. New York: The Viking Press, 1952. Hardcover with no dust jacket. Unpaginated. A reference book with 400 outstanding examples of American Queen Anne and Chippendale furniture from the world-renowned treasures at the Winterthur Museum. The book illustrates the two eras when the cabinetmakers of New England, New York, Philadelphia, and the South were at the height of their achievement. Each furniture illustration is accompanied by information about the piece's place of origin, date of construction, dimensions, special features and qualities, also the maker and original owner when known. A special section presents the furniture in its proper environment, including ten rooms in full color. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
  • Creator:
    Joseph Downs (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1967
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No dust jacket.
  • Seller Location:
    valatie, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: NP-818-1st1stDibs: LU2605111170383
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