SHOP DRAWINGS
OF
SHAKER FURNITURE
AND
WOODENWARE
Volumes I & II

by
EJNER HANDBERG

Illustrated

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  • Trade Paperbacks; Vol. I 81 pages, Vol. II 85 Pages; Size Approx. 6 X 9.
  • Published by The Berkshire Traveller Press; copyrights 1973 & 1975.

Details: From the Foreword:  "This is not an attempt to write a book about the Shakers and their furniture.  There are already excellent books which serve that purpose.  I refer especially to those by Dr. and Mrs. Edward Deming Andrews.  Rather, this is a collection of measured drawings made to scale and with dimensions and details accurately copied from Shaker pieces which have been in my shop for restoration or reproduction.  These drawings and patterns have been accumulated over a period of many years of interest in the woodwork of the New England and New York State Shakers."  Ejner P. Handberg
     The contents of the first volume include:  Pine Cupboard, Bed, Sewing Desk, Trestle Tables, Work Tables, Drop-Leaf Tables, Stands, Towel Racks, Mirrors, Table Desks, Knobs, Pulls, Wall-Pegs, Benches, Foot Stools, Stools, Chairs, Chair Catalog, Mt. Lebanon Chairs, Chair Finials, Oval Boxes, Carriers, Trays, Clamp-on Cushions, Spool Holder, Woodenware, Candle Sconces, Candlestand and Coat Hangers.
     The contents of the second volume include:  Wall Clock, Desks, Sewing Desks, Sewing Table, Tables, Stands, Washstands, Blanket Chest, Wood Box, Utility Chest, Benches, Loom Stool, Step Stool, Revolving Stool, Stools, Chairs, Drawer Pulls, Bed Casters, Hanging Shelf, Wall Cupboard, Boxes, Model Blanket Chest, Tray, Scoop, Mortar and Pestle, Sewing Accessories, Shaker Stove, Dividers.
     The books are illustrated in black and white...line drawings and photographs.  
     A fine addition for your bookshelf!

Condition:  There are a few spots on the back cover of volume I and a spot on the front cover of volume II which show through on the endpapers; otherwise the books are in good condition with firm bindings and clean pages.

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