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Little Books About Old Furniture - Volume II - The Period of Queen Anne
by J. P. BlakeLittle Books about Old Furniture is written in two volumes by J. P. Blake and A. E. Reveirs Hopkins. This book is not about furniture simply; rather they are made during the period of Queen Anne. While the name Queen Anne is nothing to do resemble anything of royal, but just to mention the period in which they were made. During the period whi..
China and Pottery Marks
by AnonymousChina and Pottery Marks is a documentary book which provides illustration of marks in the pottery to identify the originating location perhaps the producer mark. Pottery is traditionally associated with ancient customs and still followed in the contemporary world for preserving ashes of dead persons. This book is valuable asset for know..
Illustrated History Of Furniture
by Frederick LitchfieldIllustrated History Of Furniture written by Frederick Litchfield is an exploration of furniture from ancient times to the modern era supported with authenticated illustrations. A careful selection of illustrations has been made from examples of established authenticity, the majority of which are to be seen, either in the Museums to which refe..
The history of art of Glass
by Edward DillonGlass is a book which explores the history of the art of glass, a substance which is connected in our daily life. While the book explores only the artistic history, though there has been a chapter into the technicalities or manufacturing part which is essential to narrate the artistic part of it. The connection between the pottery and g..
Manners, Custom and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period
by Paul Lacroix“Manners, Custom and Dress during the Middle Ages and During the Renaissance Period”, is written by the French Author Paul Lacroix who is popularly known by his pen name Bibliophile Jacob. A Prolific writer, Paul’s works are varied includes historical romance novels and serious historical works such as “The history of Napoleon III, and “The l..
Chats on Costume
by Woolliscroft RheadChats on Costume is a historical exploration of costume in a design and art standpoint written by WOOLLISCROFT RHEAD, who has written many books such as "The Treatment Of Drapery In Art," "The Principles Of Design," "A Handbook Of Etching," and "Studies In Plant Form". This book contains more than 100 illustrations and many line drawin..
The Dates of Variously-shaped Shields
by George GrazebrookIt seems necessary, by way of introduction, to say a few words on the circular convex shields used from very early times by our Saxon and Norman ancestors. These were of wood, with a central boss of bronze, and were sometimes of very large size; frequently, if we may judge from contemporaneous illuminations, as much as four feet in diameter. Across..
The Old Furniture Book
by Hudson MooreThe Old Furniture Book is a book written by Hudson Moore, an American author whose other works include Flower Fables and Fancies, Dutch and English, The Collector's Manual, The Lace Book, Old Pewter, Brass, Copper and Sheffield Plate, and Delftware. Excerpts from the bookWith the revival of interest in all "antiques," which is..