| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 289 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), map |
| Series |
The Richard Hampton Jenrette series in architecture and the decorative arts |
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Richard Hampton Jenrette series in architecture & the decorative arts.
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| Contents |
Foreword; Introduction; CHAPTER ONE: A Cabinetmaker; CHAPTER TWO: A Good and Valuable Citizen; CHAPTER THREE: Opportunities for an Industrious Man; CHAPTER FOUR: Unavoidable Encumbrances, Gratifying Accomplishments; CHAPTER FIVE: An Assortment of Fine and Fashionable Furniture; CHAPTER SIX: Bold and Expressive Architectural Woodwork; EPILOGUE: An Enduring Legacy; APPENDIX A: John Day Sr. Estate Papers; APPENDIX B: Petition from the citizens of Milton on behalf of Thomas Day, 1830; Notes; Bibliography; Acknowledgments; Index |
| Summary |
Thomas Day (1801-61), a free man of color from Milton, N.C., became the most successful cabinetmaker in North Carolina--white or black--during a time when most blacks were enslaved and free blacks were restricted in their movements and activities. This beautifully illustrated book provides information on Day's life and career and features more than 160 pieces of furniture and architectural woodwork that he produced for 80 structures between 1835 and 1861. Oversized, with 20 color and 239 b & w photos |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-266) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Day, Thomas, approximately 1801-approximately 1861 -- Criticism and interpretation
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| SUBJECT |
Day, Thomas, approximately 1801-approximately 1861 fast |
| Subject |
Furniture -- North Carolina -- History -- 19th century
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DESIGN -- Furniture.
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Furniture
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North Carolina
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Leimenstoll, Jo Ramsay.
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| LC no. |
2009042759 |
| ISBN |
9780807895719 |
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0807895717 |
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9780807833414 |
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080783341X |
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