Philadelphia Empire Furniture HBDJ Decorative Art History Sealed NEW!!
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Philadelphia Empire Furniture HBDJ Decorative Art History Sealed NEW!! Philadelphia Empire Furniture The book features a unique look at Philadelphia Empire Furniture, plenty of charm and insight, hard to find title, will look great in your collection. This volume looks closely for the first time at Philadelphia Empire furniture and the development of decorative arts in Philadelphia between 1800 and 1840. The authors explore Neo-Classicism, contemporary history of Philadelphia, the emergence of Greek-Revival architecture, and the cabinetmakers of Philadelphia Empire furniture. The furniture illustrated in this comprehensive catalogue comes from various sources, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Atheneum of Philadelphia, the Winterthur Museum in Delaware, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, The White House Historical Association, and from many private collections. Copyright 2013 Pages: 592 pages Publisher: University Press of New England; The book measures approx. 12 by 9 inches. The hardcover is nice with some gentle wear and rubbing, still in original unopened shrinkwrap. The spine end is good with light wear. The boards and corners are in good shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are new and unopened, book is nice. Shipping weight is 8 pounds Inventory: 1223EH294
