General Catalogue of Printed Books


Book Description




Dictionary of English Furniture Makers, 1660-1840


Book Description

A reference work on furniture makers active in England between 1660 and 1840. It lists makers in alphabetical order, recording biographical details, commissions, and information about signed or documented pieces, together with full supporting references.




Rust of Virginia


Book Description

William Rust was born about 1634, probably in Suffolk Co., England and immigrated about 1650 to Westmoreland Co., Virginia. He married twice and died about 1699.







Yorkshire Genealogist


Book Description

This book is a collection of genealogical and historical records relating to the county of Yorkshire, England. It includes pedigrees, wills, and other documents, as well as historical background on the families and communities of Yorkshire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.




The Registers of the Parish Church of Methley in the County of York


Book Description

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.










Captain Armistead Rust


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Sheraton Furniture


Book Description

Discusses the influences of Sheraton's designs and the range of the "Drawing book" published in 1793. Other designers and furniture makers of that period are discussed in relation to Sheraton.