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100 1 _aHayden, Arthur,
_d1868-1946
245 1 0 _aChats on Cottage and Farmhouse Furniture
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-06
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Chats on Cottage and Farmhouse Furniture" by Arthur Hayden is a detailed exploration of English cottage and farmhouse furniture, likely written in the late 19th century. The book examines various styles, craftsmanship, and historical context related to this type of furniture, focusing on the uniqueness and significance of the pieces designed for everyday use by the average person, contrasting them with the elaborate furniture made for wealthier classes. It serves both as a reference for collectors and as a means of appreciating the aesthetic and practical aspects of these functional designs. The opening of the book introduces the author’s intention to address the niche yet rich subject of cottage and farmhouse furniture, emphasizing its distinctiveness and the craftsmanship involved in its creation. Hayden notes the originality and traditional character of village cabinet-makers' work, which remained largely unaffected by foreign influences and fashionable trends over the centuries. He also highlights the importance of preserving this heritage amidst a growing trend towards factory-made furniture. Through the opening chapters, Hayden sets the stage for a comprehensive study of specific furniture types, their evolution, and their role in the lives of ordinary people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFurniture -- England
653 _aCountry furniture -- England
653 _aTextile fabrics -- England
700 1 _aPhillips, Hugh,
_d1886-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44603
999 _c85442
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