Encyclopedia of Furniture Materials, Trades and Techniques
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\ BooknewsThis reference provides a detailed account of both historical and modern furniture manufacture. In 1,700-plus alphabetically-arranged entries, Edwards (critical and historical studies in art and design, Loughborough U., UK) brings together information on a wide range of topics such as applied decoration, carving, chair-making, embroidery, finishing, glass, lacquer, leather, paper, plastics, timbers, tools, trades, stone, upholstery, wicker and zips. Coverage includes developments in Britain and America, from the Renaissance to the present day. Contemporary descriptions, accounts and inventories provide context for the insights into the social status of furniture, the economic history of the industry, and the lives of the craftsmen and craftswomen working within it. The book contains 148 b&w illustrations and 24 color plates. Oversize: 10x10.5<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
