A practical manual for decorating trays in the early American manner, adaptable for boxes, cannisters, chests, chairs and other furniture. Thoroughly illustrated throughout, this book covers both stenciling and brush-stroke (free-hand) painting. Illustrated with 12 llarge scale authentic designs which can be enlarged or reduced according to instructions. Detailed instructions included, with careful attention given to paints and their use in decoration. Shading charts with provided; along 18th century gold and paint decoration. Black cloth boards and spine, faded gilt lettering to spine. DW not price clipped, stamp to top of flap under price, Philadelphia Art Supply Co. 25 South 8th Street, Phila. 6, Pa. DW black illustrated with tray, painted with green grape and leaf design. Rubbing to front and all edges, 1/2 by 1 1/2 inch chip to upper edge, few chips along flag, chips and closed tears to rear upper edge. 3/4 closed tear to lower rear edge, mild soil to rear. DW in protective brodart mylar. 95 pp, oversized sm 4 to. First Edition

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