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Houses from Books: Treatises, Pattern Books, and Catalogs in American Architecture, 1738–1950: A History and Guide Reiff, Daniel D. (SUNY)
Houses from Books: Treatises, Pattern Books, and Catalogs in American Architecture, 1738–1950: A History and Guide
Reiff, Daniel D. (SUNY)
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.
424 pages, 734 illustrations, 14 colour photographs
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | November 1, 2000 |
| ISBN13 | 9780271019437 |
| Publishers | Pennsylvania State University Press |
| Pages | 424 |
| Dimensions | 216 × 279 × 25 mm · 1.70 kg |