Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics
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John G. Shea
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- File Size: 25.0 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 431
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Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics
Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture by John G. Shea is a classic woodworking guide that brings the region’s historic furniture within reach of today’s maker. This digital edition contains the complete text and illustrations of the Dover publication. It is available as a PDF for instant download.
The book combines measured drawings with practical instruction, allowing woodworkers to build faithful reproductions of museum-quality pieces. It draws on the author’s research and the cooperation of museums across the eastern United States. The digital format makes it easy to view plans on any device.
Whether you are a seasoned furniture maker or a student of American decorative arts, this reference offers a reliable foundation for authentic Pennsylvania Dutch projects.
Book Overview
This authoritative guide focuses on Pennsylvania Dutch furniture, including the cultural and historical background of the Pennsylvania Dutch. Author John G. Shea presents measured drawings of museum classics, along with construction guidance for recreating traditional pieces. The work is a Dover edition, first published in 1992, and an unabridged republication of The Pennsylvania Dutch and Their Furniture (1980).
What You’ll Discover in Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture
- Measured drawings of museum classic furniture pieces
- Historical background of Pennsylvania Dutch life and customs
- References and contributions from museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Winterthur Museum, and the Henry Ford Museum
- Illustrations by Carol Wright Shea for chapters 4 and 5
- Research by Mary Anne Shea for chapter 1
- Pen-and-ink renderings by Joseph A. Romeo
- A comprehensive 431-page resource for woodworkers
Why This Book Matters
Pennsylvania Dutch furniture is an important part of American decorative arts. This book documents authentic historical pieces and provides measured drawings that help preserve traditional craftsmanship. It is useful for woodworkers, historians, collectors, and anyone interested in early American domestic life.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 25.0 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 431 |
| Author | John G. Shea |
| Publisher | Dover Publications, Inc., New York |
| Dover Edition | First published in 1992, unabridged republication |
| Original Publication | The Pennsylvania Dutch and Their Furniture, Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, New York, 1980 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780486157627 |
| LCCN | 92-13621 |
| Library of Congress Classification | TT200.S39 1992 |
| Dewey Decimal | 749.2148’089’31—dc20 |
Device Compatibility for Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will receive access to the PDF file. It can be viewed on computers, tablets, smartphones, and e-readers that support PDF files, including Kindle Fire and other reading apps.
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How will I receive the book? Immediately after purchase, the PDF file is available for download from your account.
Is this a physical book? No. This is a digital edition, so there is no shipping and no printed copy.
Which devices are supported? The PDF works on desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and compatible e-reader apps.
This digital edition is ready for instant download. Begin your Pennsylvania Dutch furniture project with confidence.
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| Title | Making Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics |
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