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American furniture : understanding styles, construction, and quality / John T. Kirk.

By: Publication details: New York : H.N. Abrams, 2000.Description: 234 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 0810942208 :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NK2405 .K57 2000
Summary: This book trains the reader to discern when, where, how, and even why an object was made. The inclusion of silver and paintings sets the furniture in context and the juxtaposition of genuine works and fakes enables the reader to judge quality and authenticity.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Materials specified Status Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Main Collection NK 2405 .K57 2000 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Copy Type:01 - Books Available 624783

Includes bibliographical references (p. 220-227) and index.

This book trains the reader to discern when, where, how, and even why an object was made. The inclusion of silver and paintings sets the furniture in context and the juxtaposition of genuine works and fakes enables the reader to judge quality and authenticity.

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