| Early Domestic Architecture of Connecticut Contributor(s): Kelly, J. Frederick (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764326643 ISBN-13: 9780764326646 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2007 Annotation: Based on personal observation of surviving examples and research into colonial records, this book includes 242 measured diagrams (windows, door frames, construction details, etc.) and 192 photographs of more than 150 homes, 1650 to 1800. Authentic and invaluable. 434 illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture |
| LCCN: 2006934730 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.4" W x 10.9" (2.85 lbs) 230 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - New England - Geographic Orientation - Connecticut |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This wonderful and exhaustively researched book is an invaluable tool for anyone researching, restoring, or duplicating homes built in the New England states from the early 1600s through the 1800s. Chapters detail house plans, framing, roofs, masonry, windows, entrances, panelling, mantels, cupboards, stairs, mouldings, hardware, and more. Line drawings and text explain joinery and moulding details. Dozens of historic homes are explored in clearly detailed photography and illustrations that include dimensions, moulding profiles, and construction details. Whether restoring an old home, or creating historic integrity for a new addition, this book is an incomparable aid. It is a must-have for the library of any preservation organization, restoration professional, and domestic architect. |