Name/Title
The National Trust Book of English FurnitureEntry/Object ID
2004.004.0043Description
This book is for everyone who appreciates English furniture. It covers the revolution of furniture styles, the work of famous designers, the organization of the trade, the techniques used, the commissioning of furniture and the use of the pattern book. It examines the social and aesthetic influences on different types of furniture. In addition to a glossary and full bibliography, includes appendices that list the kinds of wood in common use and the major English cabinet-makers and designers.
295 p., ill., 21 cm., paperbackCollection
Historic Charleston Foundation LibraryAcquisition
Accession
2004.004.Source or Donor
New Library Catalog Records (2004)Acquisition Method
Collected by StaffLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BookNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsSearch Terms
Fine Arts, Decorative arts; applied arts; decoration and ornament, Interior and house decoration, Furniture, Furniture--England--HistoryBook Details
Author
National Trust (Great Britain), Beard, Geoffrey W.Publisher
Penguin BooksPlace Published
Location
Harmondsworth, EnglandDate Published
1985Call No.
NK2528 .B43 1985Location
Location
Building
NRH Research RoomCategory
PermanentDate
February 7, 2023Location
Building
NR Docent LibraryCategory
PermanentGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [270]-273) and index.
First published by Viking in association with the National Trust--t.p. verso.
Status: ShelfCreated By
admin@catalogit.appCreate Date
August 18, 2004Updated By
kemmonsUpdate Date
April 11, 2013