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American Furniture And Decoration: Colonial And Federal is a comprehensive guide to the history and styles of furniture and decorative arts in America during the Colonial and Federal periods. Written by Edward Stratton Holloway, a renowned expert in the field, the book covers a wide range of topics, including the origins of American furniture, the influence of European styles, the development of regional variations, and the materials and techniques used in construction.The book is organized chronologically, with each chapter focusing on a specific period or style. It begins with an overview of the Colonial period, covering the early English and Dutch influences, the rise of the William and Mary style, and the development of the Queen Anne and Chippendale styles. The Federal period is then explored, including the influence of the French Empire style, the development of the Neoclassical style, and the emergence of the American Empire style.Throughout the book, Holloway provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the various styles and forms of furniture and decorative arts, including chairs, tables, case pieces, clocks, mirrors, and lighting fixtures. He also discusses the role of craftsmen and designers in shaping the styles and trends of the time, as well as the social and cultural factors that influenced the production and consumption of furniture and decorative arts.Richly illustrated with over 400 photographs and drawings, American Furniture And Decoration: Colonial And Federal is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and design of American furniture and decorative arts.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.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.

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ The Practical Book Of Furnishing The Small House And Apartment Edward Stratton Holloway J.B. Lipppincott company, 1922 Furniture; Interior decoration

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This is a new release of the original 1926 edition.

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