Description
This book includes careful advice on the selection and drying of wood and provides accurate scale drawings of such sought-after Shaker items as apothecary cupboard, sewing stand, revolving stool, sewing accessories, workstand, high chair, cupboard chest, candlestands, stool dippers, chest of drawers, trestle table footstool, chair finials, work counter, drop leaf table, settee, knobs and pulls, tailoresses' counter, washstands, wall clock, oval boxes and carriers, sewing desk, chairs, lap desk, and more.
About the Author
Ejner Handberg (1902-1985) was born in Denmark, emigrated to America, and was a cabinetmaker in Stockbridge, Massachusetts for many years, where he helped design and build Norman Rockwell's studio. He is deceased.
Reviews
"Ejner Handberg had an eye for some of the best of Shaker design. Both beginning and longtime admirers of Shaker work will find pleasure and instruction in these simple, straightforward pages." -- June Sprigg, former Curator of Collections, Hancock Shaker Village
Book Information
ISBN 9780936399201
Author Ejner Handberg
Format Paperback
Page Count 98
Imprint Countryman Press Inc.
Publisher WW Norton & Co
Weight(grams) 243g
Dimensions(mm) 279mm * 206mm * 10mm