The book of decorative furniture, its form, colour, & history (1911)
Foley, Edwin · New York, G.P. Putnam's sons · leaf 363
l as the silver, pewter,and brass garniture. SETTLES AND BENCHES The early mention in inventoriesof settles occurs in 1641. The firstforms in the American coloniesappear to have been of patternssimilar to those found in out-of-the-way village inns in England tothis day. The backs were high, andwere… … EARLY AMERICAN SE1-iLE WITH FOLDING STANDFOR CANDLES. 270 DECORATIVE FURNITURE Such settles were occasionally provided with shelves in thecentre of the back for candles. They were usually of pine, lightlymade, and with shallow seats, that they might be more easilydrawn up to the fire. A handsome…
Furniture · Decoration and ornament
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