Frances Clary Morse

Furniture of the Olden Time Frances Clary Morse

Originally published in 1902, Furniture of the Olden Time provides a separate history for each species of furniture, from the time when the first example is known to have existed in the United States to the latest date before this book is originally published. With illustrations. CONTENTS:
Introduction.
Chapter I. Chests, chests of drawers, and dressing-tables
Chapter II. Bureaus and washstands
Chapter III. Bedsteads
Chapter IV. Cupboards and sideboards
Chapter V. Desks
Chapter VI. Chairs
Chapter VII. Settles, settees, and sofas
Chapter VIII. Tables
Chapter IX. Musical instruments
Chapter X. Fires and lights
Chapter XI. Clocks
Chapter XII. Looking-glasses
Chapter XIII. Doorways, mantels, and stairs
Glossary of terms used in cabinet work.