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The imitable style, elegance, and character of historic American architecture are beautifully presented in this guided tour to the magnificent millwork of the Winterthur Museum and Country Estate. The former residence of Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur features more than 175 period rooms spanning in time from 1640 to 1840. Each room showcases not only the finest American antique furniture, but also the extensive range of historic millwork from this particularly stunning era. Moving chronologically through the Georgian and Federal periods, the various millwork styles featured in 20 of the Winterthurs most representative rooms are explored through a unique blend of photographs, history, and technical drawings. Each rooms discussion features a color photograph, breakdown of the architectural details, commentary on each element, and glossary of pertinent architectural terms.
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Nightstand size 26" high by 27" wide and 18" deep Head board size 50"high foot board 30" high. The bed is for a queen but can be modified to fit a king. This is a beginner level project and includes detailed instructions, cutting list and bill of material.
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This chair is a direct reflection of the work done by William Morris in England in the early 1900's. It is also influenced by the work of Gustav Stickley here in America. The chair features quadralinear leg post construction. These posts have four quartersawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This construction technique best displays the oak's ray flake which seems to wrap around the leg. Our well detailed instructions explain three different methods of leg construction. Size: 40" high by 36" wide and 42" deep. Skill level - Beginner/Intermediate.
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$24.95 $14.97 |
This is an efficient workstation. The desktop slides out from the top unit and the keyboard is contained in the false drawer front. The unit is constructed wit h rails and stiles with raised panels. Top and lower section are two pieces. 76"H X 66"W x 25"D. Intermediate to advanced.
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The history, mythology, and composition of angels, cherubs, fairies, pixies, and sprites are detailed in this handbook of fairy patterns. More than 72 fairy patterns for all mediums are featured, including dragonfly, sugar plum, and woodland fairies. The physical features of fairies and fairy backgrounds are examined in depth, including instructions for face and body painting that apply to all fairy re-creations. Comprehensive descriptions of different types of fairies accompanied by their folk histories provide a useful context for all fairy enthusiasts.
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Complete, simple manual for repairing and installing every piece of plumbing in your home. More than 500 photos and drawings show how to fix leaky faucets, balky toilets, clogged drains and trapsand even how to install hot-water and steam-heating systems.