Thomas Elfe Cabinetmaker [Paperback]

Samuel Humphrey (Author)

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Samuel A Humphrey has been making furniture for fun all his life. A Navy engineer, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina and rediredted his hobby to researching the work of Thomas Elfe, a local eighteenth century cabinetmaker. Tracking down many pieces in musuems and private homes, preparing measured drawings, studing Charleston history and poring over archival records resulted in this book and a new, reproduction breakfast table in the author's home.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith (November 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941711153
• ISBN-13: 978-0941711159
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,786,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars T Elfe, cbntmkr, January 27, 2010

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This review is from: Thomas Elfe Cabinetmaker (Paperback)

If you are a fan of Charleston furniture, and Elfe in particular, this book is invaluable. There is enough interesting history to make it a good read. There are photos and drawuings of many fine pieces. If you are into reproductions, this is a goldmine. Author Samuel Humphrey did all of us furniture fans a real favor by writing this book.