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Introduction purpose of presentation is to define what an antique is and give you some tools for determining age of your furniture. It is the only journal devoted to the history of furniture from all parts of the world and is internationally recognized as authoritative. Woodwork 57 june 2007 understanding its rich history. Shrager masterpiece furniture antique old vintage key. Particular interests of the king included military history, classical literature, english literature, history and topography. Antique furniture identification basics by timothy puro. Furniture history, the journal of the furniture history society, is an extensively illustrated scholarly journal issued annually to members only. Illustrated history of furniture from the earliest to the present time frederick litchfield project gutenbergs illustrated history of furniture, by frederick litchfield this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. This book the first on the shrager dighton case is the result of the authors original archival research. While other furniture makers used imported woods such as mahogany and rosewood, shakers used local american woods such as pine, maple, and cherry. Y ou are bidding on an old shrager masterpiece furniture key. Like amish furniture, shaker style furniture is a reflection of the shaker faith. Harmony can be achieved by thinking of the overall desired mood of the space.
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