“The trees of most note are the black walnut, cedar, cypress, chestnut, poplar, gumwood, hickory, sassafras, ash, beech; and oak of divers sorts, as red, white, and black, Spanish, chestnut, and swamp, the most durable of all; of all which there is plenty for the use of man.” Letter from William Penn, Proprietary and Governor … Continue reading Penn’s Woods
Month: February 2017
“All Right Everyone, Line Up Alphabetically According To Your Height.” Casey Stengel
Before I address the preferences, habits, and construction attributes of the shop that produced the Wistar family high chest and dressing table I will attempt to clear up some confusion concerning several issues relating to the appearance and materials of the pair that have puzzled previous historians. In Philadelphia Cabinetmaking and Commerce, 1718-1753: The Account … Continue reading “All Right Everyone, Line Up Alphabetically According To Your Height.” Casey Stengel
In Proportion to the Trouble 