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Made to Order: George Thwaites & Sons, Colonial Cabinetmakers

AUTHOR La Nauze, Robert
PUBLISHER NewSouth Books (06/01/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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From majestic carved chairs and handsome cedar desks in Victoria's banks to bookcases in grand country residences and stately furniture that is still used in Government House today, Made to Order celebrates the colonial furniture made by Melbourne firm Geo. Thwaites & Son. For three decades following the discovery of gold, Melbourne gave rise to gothic-revival style buildings with elaborate decorative furniture to match. The first choice in cabinet makers was George Thwaites who supplied furniture to the homes of the Melbourne establishment, and the new governmental, commercial and bank buildings. Made to Order provides a fascinating insight into colonial Melbourne and features an extraordinary range of furniture that provides a testament to the quality of the Thwaites' workmanship.
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ISBN-13: 9781742235516
ISBN-10: 1742235514
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 272
Carton Quantity: 12
Product Dimensions: 8.00 x 1.20 x 9.50 inches
Weight: 2.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Design | Furniture
Design | Reference
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018377681
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From majestic carved chairs and handsome cedar desks in Victoria's banks to bookcases in grand country residences and stately furniture that is still used in Government House today, Made to Order celebrates the colonial furniture made by Melbourne firm Geo. Thwaites & Son. For three decades following the discovery of gold, Melbourne gave rise to gothic-revival style buildings with elaborate decorative furniture to match. The first choice in cabinet makers was George Thwaites who supplied furniture to the homes of the Melbourne establishment, and the new governmental, commercial and bank buildings. Made to Order provides a fascinating insight into colonial Melbourne and features an extraordinary range of furniture that provides a testament to the quality of the Thwaites' workmanship.
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