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The Jamestown Furniture Industry - 9781626192959

Un libro in lingua di Carlson Clarence C. edito da History Pr, 2014

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While all but gone today, Jamestownâ??s furniture industry was once thesecond-largest producer of furniture in the United States. Manufacturing boomedfrom 1816, when William Breed and Royal Keyes opened their shops, to the 1920s,when Jamestown was still one of the top wood furniture producers in thecountry. In the nineteenth century, the thriving railroad industry allowedJamestownâ??s quality creations to be distributed nationwide. After the CivilWar, an influx of Swedish immigrants brought their craftsmanship and skills toJamestown, forming Morgan Manufacturing, Empire Furniture Company and manyothers. Then, their pieces were valued for quality and durability; today,theyâ??re coveted by collectors as beautiful antiques. Local expert ClarenceCarlson uncovers the fascinating story of Jamestown furniture.

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