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English Vernacular Furniture, 17501900 (Studies in British Art),Used
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The vernacular furniture used by ordinary people has only recently been considered a subject worthy of study. In this magisterial bookthe first comprehensive scholarly analysis of English vernacular furnitureChristopher Gilbert demonstrates that common furniture possesses as much interest as fashionable pieces made for country houses.Gilbert investigates over twenty welldefined vernacular subgroups that have never previously been explored in detail, including furniture made for workhouses, schools, prisons, Quaker meetinghouses, army barracks, alehouses, lunatic asylums, shops, railway premises, and ships. He also discusses such facets of vernacular furniture making as regional differences in the production of chairs and beds; mainstream cottage and farmhouse domestic furniture; and traditional straw and wicker crafts. Although Gilberts main focus is on the English vernacular tradition, he also touches on furniture form Scotland, Wales, Ireland, the Isle of Man, and the channel Islands. He makes extensive use of provincial Books of Price sand various Parliamentary Reports on living conditions that often contain splendidly detailed first hand evidence about domestic interiors, and he has provided numerous illustrations of securely provenanced items to support his text.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'English Vernacular Furniture, 1750-1900'? A: The book primarily focuses on the study of vernacular furniture used by ordinary people in England, exploring its historical significance and the various subgroups of furniture that have been overlooked.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'English Vernacular Furniture, 1750-1900' is Christopher Gilbert, a noted scholar in the field of furniture design.
- Q: What types of furniture are discussed in this book? A: The book investigates a range of vernacular furniture types including those made for workhouses, schools, prisons, and more, highlighting regional differences and traditional crafts.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 534 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of English vernacular furniture.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'English Vernacular Furniture, 1750-1900' published? A: The book was published on July 24, 1991.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'English Vernacular Furniture, 1750-1900'.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other furniture design books? A: It is the first comprehensive scholarly analysis dedicated to English vernacular furniture, covering previously unexplored subgroups and providing extensive evidence and illustrations.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book includes numerous illustrations of securely provenanced items to support the text.
- Q: Is this book suitable for researchers or general readers? A: The book is suitable for both researchers and general readers interested in furniture design, history, and cultural studies.