The Colonial Craftsman

The Colonial Craftsman
Author: Carl Bridenbaugh
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-05-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 0486144739

Excellent study examines lives and work of American cabinetmakers, silversmiths, pewterers, printers, painters, blacksmiths, and many other artisans, before 1775. "A fascinating study." — The New Yorker. 18 illustrations.

Early Connecticut Silver, 1700–1840

Early Connecticut Silver, 1700–1840
Author: Peter Bohan
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2007-12-04
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 9780819568489

The preeminent study of Connecticut’s silvercraft, back in print with a new introduction

Technology in Early America

Technology in Early America
Author: Brooke Hindle
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2012-12-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0807838640

This interpretative essay and extensive bibliography surveying the chronology and major characteristics of American technology before 1850 is the first available guide in this period to the rapidly developing field of the history of technology. Originally published in 1966. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.