Early American Fireplaces
New York: Hastings House, 1977. Hardcover. Brick boards with black stamped lettering. Color-photographic dust jacket with white lettering. 192 pp. BW illustrations. VG/VG- light scuffing and wear to dust jacket. Item #169724
ISBN: 9780803819306
Contents: Introduction -- Part I: The Early American Fireplace. The Fireplace: Its Services and Uses -- Development of the Fireplace and Oven -- Fireplace Terminology -- Bricks and Bricklayers -- The Iron Works -- The Blacksmith -- The Forest and Wood Fires -- The Potash -- Candle Making and Illumination of the Pioneer House -- Dyeing and the Indigo Dyepot -- Pewter Casting -- Fireplace Fare -- The Social Center -- Part II: The Houses -- Part III: Fireplace Furniture. The Tools -- Fireplace Utensils -- Bibliography -- Index.
OCLC: 2798673
Price: $29.97