Boston Furniture of the Eighteenth Century

Boston Furniture of the Eighteenth Century is a digital edition of the conference volume published by the Colonial Society of Massachusetts. This PDF records the proceedings from the society’s 11–12 May 1972 meeting on Boston furniture, a subject that had not previously received a book-length study. The 336-page download is available instantly after purchase.

Eight invited speakers considered the furniture made in Boston during the 1700s, with an additional paper devoted to Benjamin Frothingham of Charlestown because of the many surviving pieces signed or labelled by him.

Book Overview

This volume reproduces the 1972 conference papers and the documentation assembled around them. Contributions by Brock Jobe, Mary Ellen Yehia, Gilbert Vincent, Margaretta Lovell, Richard Randall, Gordon Saltar, Sinclair Hitchings, and Dean Fales examine cabinetmaking, carvers, and individual objects associated with eighteenth-century Boston.

Published as Volume 48 of the Publications of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts, the book was distributed by The University Press of Virginia. The digital edition presents the full text and illustrations in PDF form.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Papers from the 11 and 12 May 1972 conference on Boston furniture
• Discussion of documented Boston-area craftsmen, including Benjamin Frothingham and Joseph Pope
• Illustrated examples such as a chest-on-chest, dressing table, pier table, chest of drawers, and orrery
• A record of the exhibition “A Bit of Vanity, Furniture of Eighteenth-Century Boston” at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
• References to objects from the M. and M. Karolik Collection and other private and public collections

Why This Book Matters

The foreword notes that no book had previously been devoted to Boston furniture of the eighteenth century. This volume helped answer that research need in the field of American art and remains a scholarly reference for collectors, curators, and students.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access to the PDF is available immediately after purchase. The file can be opened with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile phones, and most PDF reading software.

FAQ

How do I receive the book after purchase? The PDF download is available immediately from the order confirmation page.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This digital edition is delivered electronically and no printed book is sent.

What devices can I use? The PDF is compatible with most e-reader apps, including Kindle apps, iOS and Android tablets, and desktop or laptop computers.

Add this scholarly digital edition to your collection and explore the documented furniture of eighteenth-century Boston.

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