New England Rooms - Architecture Interior Design (1639-1863) / Illustrated Book

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NEW ENGLAND ROOMS 1639-1863
by Samuel Chamberlain and Narcissa Chamberlain, Architectural Book Publishing Co., CN,1972.
Approximately 350 vivid black-and-white photographs highlight this scholarly book which covers the architecture and interior design of New England rooms during the period 1639-1863.  “This was the period of vast open fireplaces, vertical sheathing, summer beams supporting rough wooden ceilings, and small window frames set with diamond-shaped glass panes imported from England.”  Illustrated and described are the features of approximately sixty homes including parlors and living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms, studies, kitchens, architectural details of period room design, and more.
8.8” x 11.3” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  192 pages.
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