American Shakers and Their Furniture

The American Shakers and Their Furniture with measured drawings of museum classics by John G Shea. Published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Co, NY, 1981. 1st Edition 8th Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. ISBN 0442281730. LCCN 76-27593. Rather than a how-to-do-it book, this is a how-they-did-it book. The author has approached Shaker craftsmanship from the designer's point of view. He has filled the need for a careful analysis of Shaker design; not just for furniture but for smallcraft and utility designs as well. He has included many photos of classic pieces, and to expose the anatomy of these pieces there are accurately measured drawings and illustrations of original joinery methods. There are also chapters on the history of the Shakers and their woodworking industry. 208 Pgs. Description text copyright 2008 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 18748.