Treatises, Pattern Books, and Catalogs in American Architecture, 1738-1950: a History and Guide
Reiff, Daniel D.
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Hardcover
424 pages
734 Illustrations, 14 Colour Photographs
Published: 2000
Publisher: Penn State University Press
ISBN / EAN: 0271019433
Many homes across America have designs based on plans taken from pattern books or mail-order catalogues. This volume traces the history of published plans and offers a comprehensive survey of their influence on the structure and the style of American hou
