Black and white photos of a wide range of traditional furniture and information on construction, finishes like Japanning, gesso and marketry. Here are a few of the kind of furniture: chairs, stools, settees, sofas, chests, bookcases, bureaux, cupboards, tables, beds, cradles, beds, case clocks, stands, sideboards, washstands, mirrors and fire screens.

“English Furniture”, by John C. Rogers, first published in 1923, here revised and enlarged by Margaret Jourdain, and published by Spring Books of Feltham in 1967. Hard covers, 244 pages, strong academic text supported by fine black and white plates.