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Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design by Richard J. Bebb (Hardcover, 2007)
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In excellent condition with some shelf rub and a bit of wear to one of this book sleeves where it’s come in and out of the box . See photos for condition . Interior of the books is like new . Exterior of the dust jackets has some minor wear from being taken out . The product is a comprehensive study guide titled "Welsh Furniture 1250-1950: A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design" by Richard J. Bebb. Published by Saer Books in 2007, the hardcover book delves into the history of Welsh furniture from the Middle Ages to the mid-20th century. With 825 pages, the book covers various aspects of craftsmanship and design, making it a valuable resource for those interested in regional history and the cultural significance of furniture in Wales.
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The long-awaited study of this renowned tradition by the recognized authority, this definitive book explains furniture history to those who have an interest in all things Welsh, and Welsh culture and history to those interested in furniture. The medium of furniture is used to illuminate not only how people at all social levels lived, but how they thought about themselves and their surroundings. The subject is dealt with chronologically, and uses numerous detailed case studies. The accepted view, which sees 'country' or 'provincial' furniture as essentially derivative, is challenged; an alternative approach is recommended, which recognizes the central part played by craftsmen and suggests that development and innovation can take place in areas far removed from metropolitan centres.The text is fully illustrated in colour with over 1500 plates (including some showing fixed woodwork, contemporary interior paintings and craftsmen's inscriptions). Principally of pieces which have not previously been published, most were taken especially for this project. In recognition of the importance of this work, many were provided by National Museum Wales as well as other national and local bodies. Private owners were also generous in allowing the use of their collections. The 2 volumes (each of approx 400 pages 290 mm by 240 mm) are casebound in cloth with colour dust jackets, contained in a colour slipcase. It includes map, glossary, index, and bibliographical endnotes.Excerpt from the Foreword, by Dr Eurwyn Wiliam Director of Collections & Research and Deputy Director General Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales: 'Richard Bebb's work is a tour de force, and its breadth is astonishing. The statistics alone are impressive: 825 pages and over 1,500 illustrations - mostly commissioned specifically - and sixteen years of study. The time-scale studied is wider than the norm; by 450 years, and the story is brought up to 1950. But all this would have been meaningless if the author did not have a tale to tell. Rest assured, he does, for not only has he examined personally thousands of pieces of furniture and hundreds of documents, but he has created from it all a record worthy of his labours. This is not just the history of furniture, but of society in the round, and Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales is delighted to be associated with it.'Product Identifiers
PublisherSaer Books
ISBN-139780955377310
eBay Product ID (ePID)90396384
Product Key Features
Number of Pages825 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameWelsh Furniture 1250-1950 :A Cultural History of Craftsmanship and Design
Publication Year2007
SubjectHistory
TypeStudy Guide
AuthorRichard J. Bebb
Subject AreaRegional History
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height300 mm
Item Weight6000 g
Item Width250 mm
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
Title_AuthorRichard J. Bebb
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- 25 Aug, 2021
Great work, very interesting
It is a fantastic overview of Welsh furniture and the text with the photos gives you some idea of the lives people lived all these years ago. I'm the proud owner of some Welsh furniture items and reading the book has given them even more of a place and meaning.Verified purchase: Yes
- 07 Sep, 2016
Amazing History of Welsh Furniture
An amazing treatise on the history of Welsh Furniture with fascinating photographs and supplementary facts. Mr. Bebb has made what could be a boring subject extremely readable and enjoyable, and makes the work "a must have" for both professional and amateur historians alike. Beautifully presented (although very heavy!) it is certainly a book to be cherished.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Jan, 2023
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