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The profuse black-and-white illustrations, in-depth captions, and rich narrative combine to make this early out-of-print an invaluable resource reference work.
AMERICAN FURNITURE IN PENDLETON HOUSE by Christopher P. Monkhouse, Thomas Michie and John Carpenter, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island, 1986 is a companion volume to an exhibition held October 3, 1986 through March 1, 1987 and titled, 'Cabinetmakers and Collectors: Colonial Furniture and its Revival in Rhode Island.'
The catalog includes 164 items: chests, chest of drawers, high chests and dressing tables, clocks, desks, sideboards and cabinets, dining tables, tea tables, card tables, chairs, Windsor chairs, cradles and beds. Excellent black and white photo plates illustrate each item and in-depth descriptions discuss maker, date, place of manufacture, provenance, previous exhibits and publication treatment, design and source of design. These objects, from Pendleton House’s museum-quality collection of antique American furniture, represent the best of antique furniture from the heartland of colonial America.
9 in. x 12 in. softback in very good+ condition. 228 pages.
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