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Profusely illustrated in black-and-white, this early out-of-print book provides a scholarly survey of Southern American antique furniture styles and makers. SOUTHERN ANTIQUES by Paul H. Burroughs and introduction by Elizabeth Hatcher Sadler, Bonanza Books, NY, 1931/1967. To dispel the belief that affluent Southerners were in the habit of importing their furniture from England, the author discusses the background and work of the more than seven hundred cabinetmakers who worked in the South from 1737 to 1820. A number of them started as apprentices in England and in the Northern colonies, and made their way eventually to the American South, bringing with them the traditions and styles of the English master craftsmen. 118 photographs and 15 drawings depict examples of this work with complete in-depth descriptions. Examples include sideboards, gate-legged and dining tables, cellarets, desks and secretaries, chests, chairs, beds, hunting boards, and more. The in-depth narrative coupled with the profuse illustrations, make this book an indispensable identification guide. If you are a collector, dealer, or historian of American furniture, you will want to add this text to your permanent reference library. 8.7" x 11" hardback with dust cover in protective plastic sleeve in very good condition. 195 pages. Buyer pays $4.00 for shipping and read more

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