Houses from books: treatises, pattern books, and catalogs in american architecture, 1738–1950: a history and guide
Auteur :
Reiff, Daniel D.
Éditeur :
Pennsylvania State University Press
ISBN :
9780271019437
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2000
Dimensions :
27,9 x 21,6 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
1701 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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 houses from 1738 to 1950.