Displaying 1 of 1 1998 Format: Book Author: Becksvoort, Christian. Title: The Shaker legacy : perspectives on an enduring furniture style / Christian Becksvoort ; photographs by John Sheldon. Publisher, Date: Newtown, Conn. : Taunton Press, ©1998. Description: 233 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm Summary: Presents and explores the furniture style developed by the Shakers, from the Shaker bench to the highboy chest, through a series of photographs of both traditional and rare pieces from Hancock, Lebanon, and other Shaker communities. Subjects: Shaker furniture. Other Author: Sheldon, John. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-227) and index. Contents: The Shaker contribution: an enduring legacy -- The Shaker culture: building heaven on earth -- The Shaker style: a reflection of the spirit -- Classic Shaker furniture: cases; chairs, benches, and stools; tables and stands; built-ins; desks; beds; clocks; miscellaneous pieces. Web Site: Contributor biographical information Publisher description LCCN: 98006987 ISBN: 9781561582181 156158357X 9781561583577 1561582182 Other Number: 38925149 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 61357 # Local items in: 1 # System items in: 1 Call Number: 749.213 Becksvoo Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
