Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 with CD-Rom (Hardcover)

~ MaryBeth Mudrick (Author), (Author) "These are the basic moldings used throughout the classic and neoclassic styles..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"Those seeking guidance or inspiration in creating historically accurate Federal-style architectural elements need look no further…" (Clem Labine’s Period Homes, September, 2005)

"Architects, interior designers, preservationists, and anyone who is interested in the details of Federal Style architecture will find this a valuable resource." (Art Book News Annual, 2006)

Product Description

The detailed, clearly illustrated guide to federal patterns

Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 is a single-source book of pattern drawings illustrating the form, character, scale, and proportion of Federal Style ornament and detail built in New England primarily from 1780 to 1820.

Conveniently organized in sections for cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards, mantels, and fences, Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 features 300 detailed line drawings that are useful to architects, interior designers, and preservationists. An accompanying CD-ROM contains the drawings in the following formats: vector PDF, Postscript, DXF for PC, and PowerCadd for Mac.

Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820 offers architects and interior designers a fresh look at this uniquely American style to provide a springboard for design inspiration and new ideas.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471694193
• ISBN-13: 978-0471694199
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #694,976 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant, exhaustive and authoritative, September 12, 2005

By	Alfred Scott (Richmond, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Oh, this is an elegant book, with highly detailed drawings of every molding, mantels, doors, room designs, etc. that you can imagine, all in the beautiful American Federal Style. In this book, you can 'invade' historic homes and 'walk out' with measured detailed drawings of all of the best features -- without anyone catching you in the act.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book for Sure, Including Strong Support from Authors, January 21, 2007

By	Daniel J. Goevert (Wichita, KS USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Federal Style Patterns 1780-1820" is the culmination of an astounding research project. The detailed drawings are based on design elements from homes built during the Federal Era in the New England region, and include detailed images of cornices, door and window casings, chair rails, baseboards and more.

All drawings are captured in a variety of formats on a CD-ROM that comes with the book, which is a helpful tool for modern day designers hoping to faithfully reproduce the elegance of Federal Style architecture.

For some time now, I have been fascinated with the Federal Style, so much so that I decided to decorate and furnish my new office as if it were a page from history, circa 1815. I was a bit confused how to adapt a door arch to my particular circumstance, so I e-mailed the authors of this book, MaryBeth Mudrick and Lawrence D. Smith, for advice. I was most pleased with the prompt and professional reply I received from them. Throughout the duration of my project, which stretched out for many months, MaryBeth and Lawrence provided invaluable guidance at many critical junctures, always with patience and a friendly touch. With my copy of their text close by at all times, these pros led me toward a Federal Style look that far exceeded my original expectations. Thomas Jefferson would have felt right at home!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book has given me some ideas, March 30, 2007

By	J. Monty Nesser (Chicago) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book is well illustrated and true to the topic. I thought a little too much time was spent on the dimensions of the illustrated work in how the book need to be adjusted for the size of the book and not any time spent explaining how the woodworkers of the time accomplished the work, Example how was a flute cut with the top end round and the bottom end flat. How are tongues added to a fluted column? There are no explanations of the wonderfully illustrated woodworking just where the work is located and how to measure the work.