Historic Millwork

* Features hundreds of detailed illustrations from actual period millwork catalogs.
* Demonstrates how to properly specify millwork.
* Include a glossary of key terms. Preface ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Chapter One: Wood and Historic Millwork 1

Chapter Two: Doors 15

Chapter Three: Windows 49

Chapter Four: Moldings 83

Chapter Five: Cabinets, Store Fixtures, and Built-Ins 103

Chapter Six: Short-Lived Millwork Items 139

Glossary 191

Bibliography 195

Index 199

"The information in Historic Millwork is useful, the illustrations are charming and the book has many helpful tables." (Traditional Building, July/August 2003) BRENT HULL is the founder of Hull Historical Millwork, a millwork firm specializing in the restoration and preservation of historic homes and commercial buildings. A recognized expert on American historic millwork, he teaches courses on preservation, speaks frequently at restoration and preservation conferences, and writes for a variety of magazines and journals. An informative and inspirational collection of material on period millwork

The era spanning 1870 to 1940 is one of the most architecturally significant in the United States, encompassing three identifiable periods of millwork distinguished by astoundingly beautiful and elaborate industrial wood craftsmanship. In a highly practical, categorical format, Historic Millwork compiles and interprets designs from historic trade catalogs and period trade journals to produce an accurate, indispensable guide to millwork from this era.

Exquisitely visual, comprehensive material is organized first by the type of millwork–doors, windows, mantels, moldings, storefronts, colonnades, stairs, and cabinetry–and then arranged by periods: Late Victorian (1870—1890), Transitional (1890—1920), and Early Modern (1920—1940). Vintage illustrations and contemporary annotations bring to life the ornate details and fine woods used by the artisanal industrialists of the day, providing explicit models for design, construction, and adaptation. A complete glossary defines key terms, and the author supplements each topic with enlightening tips, anecdotes, and specifications for architects and builders that illuminate how different types of millwork can be incorporated into a variety of projects.

In this burgeoning field where authenticity dictates, Historic Millwork is an essential resource for anyone interested in restoring, re-creating, or preserving historic millwork from this expressive era.