| Author |
Windsor, H. H. (Henry Haven), 1859-1924 |
| Title |
Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by K. Nordquist, Ross Wilburn, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Mission Furniture: How to Make It, Part 2" by H. H. Windsor is a handbook focused on woodworking and furniture construction, likely written in the early 20th century. This practical guide is part of the Popular Mechanics series and aims to provide accessible instructions and information on creating mission-style furniture for home use. It delves into various projects such as building a buffet, rocking chair, hall clock, and much more, all emphasizing the mission aesthetic prominent in that era. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the purpose and scope of the guide. It outlines that the series is designed to furnish clear and understandable instructions for making various pieces of mission furniture, supplemented by detailed illustrations and stock lists. Following this introduction, the book previews the projects included, such as an oak buffet and a rocking chair, providing early insights into the techniques and materials that will be detailed later on. The reader is encouraged to prepare by obtaining the materials and following the specific dimensions and methods laid out, making this an invaluable resource for aspiring woodworkers and craftspeople. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TT: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
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| Subject |
Furniture making -- Amateurs' manuals
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| Subject |
Furniture, Mission -- Design and construction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23991 |
| Release Date |
Dec 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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