American Furniture: The Federal Period 1788-1825: The Federal Period 1788-1825 (Winterthur Book)

About this book

The incomparable Winterthur Museum collection of beautiful and distinct Federal period American furniture is described and illustrated in this book first published in 1978. Todays printing technology makes this book even more stunning presenting beautiful photos of 491 pieces. The text explores the maker place of origin size materials dimensions details of design and most importantly an evaluation of the merits of each piece. It is a history of the entire process of furniture making in Federal America. This is a classic encyclopedia for Federal period furniture enthusiasts and a mine of information for everyone interested in the social and cultural history of the formative years of the United States.