Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Excerpt from Illustrated Catalogue and Price List of the Rochester Show Case Works, Successors to Stein Show Case Works The lumber is assorted and kiln-dried. The doors and slides to Cases are all of hard wood, and paneled, to prevent warping. Glass in Cases is so set that it is embedded in the putty and never allowed to rest with its sides or edges upon the hard wood frame. This precaution greatly reduces the risk upon their transportation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Using data from archaeological excavations, patent filings, and marketing catalogs, this book provides a broad view of the introduction, spread, and use of mass-produced coffin hardware in North America. At the book's heart is a standardized typology of coffin hardware that recognizes stylistic and functional changes and a fresh look at the meanings and uses of the various motifs and decorative elements. Within the discussion of mass-produced coffin hardware in North America is new work connecting the North American industry with its British antecedents and a fresh analysis of the prime factors that led to the introduction and spread of mass-produced coffin hardware. Extensively illustrated with examples of coffin hardware to aid scholars and professionals in identification.