Project Gutenberg 2015-01-08 Public domain in the USA. 540 Moore, N. Hudson 1857 1927 Moore, Hannah Hudson 03029874 The Old Furniture Book, with a Sketch of Past Days and Ways Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Old Furniture Book, with a Sketch of Past Days and Ways" by N. Hudson Moore is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the evolution of furniture styles, particularly from English, Dutch, and Spanish origins, celebrating the antiques that have found their way into American homes. It presents insights into the craftsmanship, materials, and historical significance of furniture, inviting collectors and history enthusiasts to appreciate the artistry involved in these pieces. The opening of the work establishes a context around the rekindled interest in antiques during the author's time, particularly in the United States, where old furniture from Europe increasingly adorned modern homes. It discusses the noteworthy characteristics of oak furniture, the various styles that emerged over centuries, and the significance of craftsmanship in different periods, such as Queen Elizabeth's influence on panelling and the rise of intricate designs in furniture. This section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of historical furniture, encouraging readers to view these artifacts not just as functional items, but as narratives of past lifestyles and aesthetics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Furniture NK Text Category: History - Other Category: Art 585512 2025-09-19T09:16:46.637539 text/html 530604 2024-10-24T13:48:56 text/html 6035511 2025-09-19T09:16:57.955432 application/epub+zip 6045664 2025-09-19T09:16:49.527570 application/epub+zip 261353 2025-09-19T09:16:47.933511 application/epub+zip 6206855 2025-09-19T09:17:03.422438 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6132265 2025-09-19T09:16:56.251459 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361171 2022-09-21T17:59:46.532581 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 445793 2025-09-19T09:16:45.107537 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 425812 2024-10-24T13:48:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15958 2025-09-19T09:17:03.563415 application/rdf+xml 14138 2025-09-19T09:16:48.087480 image/jpeg 2547 2025-09-19T09:16:48.011512 image/jpeg 5904061 2025-09-19T09:16:46.915535 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog