Antiques in America: Treasures from Town & Country

This book will truly be treasured by antiques lovers and collectors of all ages. The examples chosen for this book, showcased in approximately 500 beautiful photographs, were selected over a period of more than 40 years. Readers will find lighting and glass, folk art, and items from nineteenth century living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and laundry rooms. There are chapters on tools and trades; children s things; leisure, games, and entertainment; in the country and on the farm; and transportation and communications. The wonderful photographs are supplemented by original catalog pages. There is even a section devoted to highlights of the nineteenth century: patents, inventions, patent models, and patterns. 2008 values.Thuro, Catherine is the author of 'Antiques in America: Treasures from Town & Country' with ISBN 9781574325546 and ISBN 157432554X.