Margaret Berwind Schiffer Livres

Focusing on the practical industries of early Pennsylvania, this illustrated study explores various crafts and trades from the seventeenth century to around 1850. It covers architecture, stone work, metalsmithing, needlework, ceramics, and local art, providing a rich historical context. A noteworthy section details locally made furniture, featuring an alphabetically arranged list of cabinetmakers, chair makers, clock makers, joiners, and turners. This comprehensive resource is sure to engage historians and enthusiasts of local antiques.

The joy and magic of Christmas are celebrated in this sumptuously illustrated, nostalgic pictorial exploration of old-fashioned Christmas. Nearly 1200 enchanting Christmas collectibles are reproduced in 262 large color plates. A new price guide by Robert Brenner, author of Christmas Through the Decades, has been added to this popular classic.