This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.

In "Furniture of the Olden Time, the history of each species of the furniture is taken up separately, beginning with the time when the first example is known to have existed in this country, and coming down to the latest date, when even in the United States furniture can be called "of the olden time." The pictures accompany the text very closely and are very good. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. Chapter I. Chests, chests of drawers, and dressing-tables Chapter II. Bureaus and washstands Chapter III. Bedsteads Chapter IV. Cupboards and sideboards Chapter V. Desks Chapter VI. Chairs Chapter VII. Settles, settees, and sofas Chapter VIII. Tables Chapter IX. Musical instruments Chapter X. Fires and lights Chapter XI. Clocks Chapter XII. Looking-glasses Chapter XIII. Doorways, mantels, and stairs Glossary of terms used in cabinet work.