Knowing, Collecting and Restoring Early American Furniture

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Ellott Press

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491_9781444603217

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This text comprises a comprehensive treatise on collecting and restoring antique American furniture. Including 59 illustrations and 22 line drawings, this wonderful guide is sure to be of interest to the collector and to anyone with an interest in restoring furniture. This text includes detailed, step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow and concise, making this text perfect for those with little experience in the subject. The chapters of this book include: A Word on Collecting; The Philosophy of Restoration; Remarks on Restoration; Materials for Restoration; Some Details of Restoration; Removing Old Finishes and Preparing for New Ones; Refinishing; Brasses and Hardware; and Evidence of Age, Use, Wear, and Authenticity. We are proud to republish this antique text here complete with a new introduction on making and restoring furniture.

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