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The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture by Timothy Rieman & Jean Burks

The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture by Timothy Rieman & Jean Burks

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This comprehensive reference documents the full scope of furniture from Shaker communities in New England, Ohio, and Kentucky. Furniture produced throughout the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, ranging from free-standing tables, chairs, desks, boxes, and case clocks to built-in cupboards and cases of drawers, is shown in over 1,000 images, 698 in color.

An extensive text provides a detailed account of Shaker history, culture, and religion. Further, it examines Shaker design and tools, reporting new research on the Shaker color palette.

Using primary source materials, this book examines designs from specific Shaker communities and individual cabinetmakers. Endnotes, bibliography, glossaries, and technical terms make this beautiful reference required reading for everyone with an interest in Shaker design and culture.

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  • The Encyclopedia of Shaker Furniture

    Timothy D. Rieman & Jean Burks

    9780764319280

  • Binding: Hard Cover

    Copyright: 2003

    Pages: 576

    Size: 9 x 12 in.

    Condition: New

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