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The Doorstop Book. An Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting.
Smith, John C.; Smith, Nancy M.
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Description for The Doorstop Book. An Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting.
Num Pages: 256 pages, 1165 color photos. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 286 x 216 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1484.
As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, doorstops were manufactured as decorative items for the home. Generally cast in iron, they are avidly sought after by today's collectors. Though mass produced, they were usually painted by hand and so each has become a unique treasure, appreciated both for its shape and the "folk art" quality of its finish. This wonderful new book brings together over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories: ... Read more
As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, doorstops were manufactured as decorative items for the home. Generally cast in iron, they are avidly sought after by today's collectors. Though mass produced, they were usually painted by hand and so each has become a unique treasure, appreciated both for its shape and the "folk art" quality of its finish. This wonderful new book brings together over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories: ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764323935
SKU
V9780764323935
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Smith, John C.; Smith, Nancy M.
John and Nancy Smith are widely recognized authorities on doorstops, which they have avidly collected for over 35 years. As dealers under the name "American Sampler," they have appeared at major antique shows since 1971. They reside in Maryland
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