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Colonial Interiors: The Colonial And Early Federal Periods

Leigh French

Colonial Interiors: The Colonial And Early Federal Periods is a comprehensive book written by Leigh French that explores the interior design and architecture of homes during the colonial and early federal periods in America. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the colonial period and the second part focusing on the early federal period. The book begins by providing an overview of the historical context of the time period, including the social, political, and economic factors that influenced the design of homes. It then delves into the various architectural styles that were prevalent during these periods, including Georgian, Federal, and Colonial Revival. The book also explores the various rooms in colonial and early federal homes, including the parlor, dining room, kitchen, and bedroom. It provides detailed descriptions of the furniture, decor, and accessories that were commonly found in these rooms, as well as the materials and techniques used to create them. Throughout the book, there are numerous photographs and illustrations that showcase the beauty and elegance of colonial and early federal interiors. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American interior design and architecture, as well as for those looking for inspiration for their own home decor.Photographs And Measured Drawings Of The Colonial And Early Federal Periods.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: May 26th, 2006
  • Pages: 148
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.00in - 8.25in - 0.32in - 0.77lb
  • EAN: 9781428619227
  • Categories: Government - FederalEducational Policy & Reform - Federal LegislationConstitutions