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Robinson, Frederick S. English furniture. *$6.75. Putnam.
A late addition to the “Connoisseur’s library.” The subject is treated historically from the collector’s point of view, covering the entire period of furniture-making in England down to the beginning of the nineteenth century. “After the different styles of furniture have been dealt with and their characteristics compared and their particular points shown, Mr. Robinson provides a few notes on the materials, manufacture, and care of furniture made of oak, walnut and mahogany, giving instructions for polishing, the retaining of the color of the wood, etc.” (N. Y. Times.) There are 160 collotype plates and one photogravure all appearing at the end of the work.
“On a subject crowded with sociological interest and aesthetic pleasure, Mr. Robinson has given us a book that should form the type and pattern for future volumes in the ‘Connoisseur’s library,’ and at the same time, be the last word on English furniture for at least a generation.”
+ + Acad. 70: 487. My. 19, ’06. 480w.
“Mr. Robinson’s book is indispensable to a connoisseur.”
+ + Ath. 1906, 1: 272. Mr. 3. 730w.
“Furniture collectors and dealers will find helpful and valuable information in this book.”
+ + Ind. 60: 628. Mr. 15, ’06. 840w. + Int. Studio. 28: 180. Ap. ’06. 170w.