Turn-of-the-Century Decorative Millwork [Paperback]

Wholesale Sash Door and Blind Manufacturers' Assn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 12, 1996

Excellent reproduction of rare catalog provides fascinating glimpse into building and decorative styles of nearly 100 years ago. Over 1,300 detailed illustrations—from porch and indoor balusters, ornate fireplace mantels and embossed mouldings to newel posts, store fronts and furniture for churches. Includes descriptions, prices and dimensions.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; Dover ed edition (December 12, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486292800
• ISBN-13: 978-0486292809
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,764,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent ref. to historically accurate millwork from 1902, July 13, 1999

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This review is from: Turn-of-the-Century Decorative Millwork (Paperback)

Note: This book and "The Victorian Design Book" (ISBN 0-9691019-6-1, A Complete Guide to Victorian House Trim) are both reprints of the "Universal Design Book, Chicago". Both contain listings adopted by the Wholesale Sash, Door and Blind Manufacturers' Association. This book is a reprint from a 1902 price listing, "The Victorian Design Book" is from a 1903 price listing, but both appear to match in price. Both books, while organized slightly differently do appear to contain the same items, illustrations and prices, with very little difference in content.

While both books use some color, "The Victorian Design Book" has additional color plates where the "Turn of the Century Decorative Millwork" uses black and white. Either book would be an excellent reference for historically accurate millwork from 1902-1903 (but you won't need both).