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Treasure Chests: The Legacy of Extraordinary Boxes
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Manufacturer: Taunton
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Treasure Chests traces the fascinating evolution of the boxes that have held the things that people valued most throughout history. For thousands of years, chests have gone to war and to sea, journeyed with us across entire continents, and protected the possessions we hold most dear in our very own homes. From tool chests to toy chests, this book celebrates how extraordinary a box can be when it is meant to hold the things we cherish most. Featuring over 250 color photographs, the book also details more than 100 chests from museums and private collections.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 684
EAN: 9781561586516
ISBN: 156158651X
Label: Taunton
Manufacturer: Taunton
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 2003-08
Publisher: Taunton
Release Date: 2003-10-01
Studio: Taunton
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Overall Good Book - 
Book was great and a nice read... but the cover was dirty, don't know why Amazon would sell a dirty book.
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WOW!!!! Great reference book! -
I bought this as an inspiration for my wife who makes boxes. We both love the book and have come away with some great ideas!
Great job! -
I ordered this book from Russia. Relying on the lack of such books in our country, it is really valuable material. I'm glad i have it now and strongly advise you to purchase one. Best wishes!
Sumptuous -
I really enjoy this book. I am a woodworker / furniture maker and I read a lot of this style of book. The author does a fantastic job of illustrating each box and providing a bit of background on each box. The photos are all in color and very well composed.
The boxes range from a tea box recovered from the harbor at the Boston Tea Party to HO Studley's over-the-top tool chest to a standard GI foot locker.
The book is well-organized. There is little wood working technique described so if you are looking for a how-to book, this ain't the book for you. However, the author briefly describes uncommon techniques such as lapstrake construction (common in shipbuilding but almost unheard of in furniture making).
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Beautiful and wide-ranging -
A lovely book. The title may mislead - it's really what I would think of as large-scale boxes, carcass work. Old and new designs, from blanket chests to campaign chests. Usually enough photos of each piece to give a real sense of it, too. (I hate feeling like I've missed seeing 2/3 of what's there.)
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