The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburggiving Attention to the City's Chief Craftsmen in the Furniture Way; And to Their Tools & Methods of Working
The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburggiving Attention to the City's Chief Craftsmen in the Furniture Way; And to Their Tools & Methods of Working
A historical account published in the late 20th century. This book delves into the intricacies of furniture making in colonial Williamsburg, shedding light on the skilled craftsmen who contributed to this art form during the 18th century. It discusses the tools and methods they employed, as well as the styles and materials that defined the cabinetmaking trade of that era. The book explores the lives and works of prominent cabinetmakers in Williamsburg, such as Peter Scott, Anthony Hay, and Edmund Dickinson, detailing their craftsmanship and the types of furniture they produced. Heuvel emphasizes the unique blend of American and English influences in the furniture of the time, highlighting both the use of local woods and the adoption of popular styles from England. Through archaeological findings, period documents, and craftsmanship analysis, the author provides a rich, detailed narrative of colonial life and the significant role that cabinetmakers played in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of early American homes.
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Heuvel, Johannes. The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburggiving Attention to the City's Chief Craftsmen in the Furniture Way; And to Their Tools & Methods of Working. Lex, lex-books.com/book/the-cabinetmaker-in-eighteenth-century-williamsburggiving-attention-to-the-city--2e661b30-882e-4249-be36-538d58d92759.Heuvel, J. (n.d.). The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburggiving Attention to the City's Chief Craftsmen in the Furniture Way; And to Their Tools & Methods of Working. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-cabinetmaker-in-eighteenth-century-williamsburggiving-attention-to-the-city--2e661b30-882e-4249-be36-538d58d92759Heuvel, Johannes. The Cabinetmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburggiving Attention to the City's Chief Craftsmen in the Furniture Way; And to Their Tools & Methods of Working. Lex. https://lex-books.com/book/the-cabinetmaker-in-eighteenth-century-williamsburggiving-attention-to-the-city--2e661b30-882e-4249-be36-538d58d92759.
