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100 1 _aBurgess, Fred. W.
_q(Frederick William),
_d1855-1945
245 1 0 _aChats on Old Copper and Brass
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-10-04
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan 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 Old Copper and Brass" by Fred. W. Burgess is a detailed exploration of the history, artistry, and collecting of metal work, particularly copper and brass, written in the early 20th century. The book serves both as a guide for collectors and as a historical account of metalwork through various eras, focusing on the evolution of craftsmanship and the aesthetic significance of these materials. It likely seeks to inspire interest in the beauty and historical context of metal artifacts, appealing to collectors and enthusiasts alike. The opening of the work introduces readers to the allure of collecting metal artifacts, emphasizing the artistic and historical value of copper and brass pieces. Burgess discusses the significance of these metals throughout different periods, such as the Bronze Age, and highlights how collectors can trace the evolution of craftsmanship from ancient times to contemporary practices. He also mentions notable sources of copper and the various forms it has taken, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the objects and traditions associated with this enduring craft. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCopperwork
653 _aBrasswork
653 _aMetal-work -- Collectors and collecting
653 _aBrasses
653 _aCopper
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47040
999 _c87879
_d87879