Arts and Crafts furniture?: The vision come true
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Five Arts and Crafts societies were organized in England in order to strengthen the cause of natural, honest workmanship. American furniture makers used their native ingenuity to design minimally-decorated, functional yet graceful, straight-line forms inspired by the English Arts and Crafts philosophy.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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Back in the days of horse-power
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An amazing variety of horse-drawn vehicles were available from before the American Revolution into the 19 century. Elegant enclosed coaches to vehicles designed to carry passengers or farm and factory goods traveled city streets and country roads.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2001
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The welcoming hearth
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The fireplace holds a place of honor in homes even after losing a lot of its practical value. Different kinds of baking vessels and their ancient significance are discussed. Their prices and materialistic value in recent times are stated.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2004
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