Shaker Baskets and Poplarware (Field Guides) (Volume 3)
by Galen Beale
Rating
LanguageEN
Total Pages168 pages
ISBN
9780936399218
Publisher (Year)
Countryman Press, 1993
Description
A richly illustrated guide to identifying, understanding, and collecting authentic Shaker baskets and poplarware. The book explains Shaker design principles, construction techniques, regional variations, basket-making to...A richly illustrated guide to identifying, understanding, and collecting authentic Shaker baskets and poplarware. The book explains Shaker design principles, construction techniques, regional variations, basket-making tools, and the history of poplarware production in various Shaker communities. Written for collectors, antique dealers, historians, and crafts enthusiasts, it includes color photographs and practical information for distinguishing genuine Shaker pieces from reproductions.