Sotheby's Guide to American FurnitureA fully illustrated guide covering the major styles of American furniture from the seventeenth to the early twentieth century. |
Contents
William and Mary Furniture 17001730 | 44 |
Queen Anne Furniture 17251755 | 60 |
Chippendale Furniture 17551790 | 81 |
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