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• THE CARRIAGE TRIMMERS' MANUAL

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  Written in 1881 by William N. FitzGerald, a veteran of the carriage industry, this was the most comprehensive addition to trade literature on the subject at the time of its publication. Rare, hard-to-find and long out of circulation, it is now back in print to inspire a new generation of carriage enthusiasts. Provides descriptive text and illustrations of numerous carriage interiors: from the everyday model to those suited for royalty. Furthermore, the book describes the complexity of materials—leathers, silks, laces—and range of skills (upholstering, tufting, stitching and binding, cutting enameled leathers, making leather sockets, welting, fabric selection, etc.) required for this branch of the carriage trade. It also includes recipes for cleaning, oiling and blacking leather, polishing metals and restoring ivory, among others.

• SPINDLE ARM MORRIS CHAIR WITH FOOTSTOOL

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  Legs include quadralinear construction which consists of four quarter sawn oak boards mitered and then glued. This displays the oak's ray flake to best advantage. The plan offers three different leg construction methods. Cutting list and material list included. Full detailed instructions. Beginner intermediate level. 40"H by 36"W by 42"D.

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• ADIRONDACK CHAIR & FOOTSTOOL

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  In the early 1900's in the upper NewYork State Adirondack Mountains this style of chair first appeared. The Chair has a low seat; wide arms curved back and a very comfortable footstool. The back has a single 3 position adjustment that makes it very comfortable for all. Skill level Beginner

• ESTATE GARDENS OF CALIFORNIA

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  A showcase of fifteen magnificent estate gardens that are uniquely, exuberantly Californian. Included are the 654 acre gardens of Filoli, the Huntington Library gardens, the fantasy world of Ganna Walska at Lotusland, and other gardens in both northern and southern California.