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Date:
31 Aug 1997
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One of the hallmarks of the craftsman house is the abundance of built-in furniture. It is remarkable that although Stickley's chief occupation was furniture manufacturer, he would design houses which cut out all but the essential items of movable furniture and built in everything else so that it would combine with the interior detailing to form a harmonious whole. Stickley wrote: " I plan the woodwork so that it embraces the built-in fittings, so that every bookcase or corner seat is a part of the development of the woodwork".

Date:
22 Sep 1997
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This site is a good internet launching point for anyone interested in Craftsman style construction.

Date:
27 Nov 1997
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Great site! Thank you. Ben Smith, Galveston, TX

Date:
06 Jan 1998
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I'm nuts about the arts and crafts movement, and am a mad collector of stickely, copper lamps and mica products. I am a newbee to the internet and am THRILLED to find a place where I can find dealers, info etc. Living in Cincinnati, I've frequently felt that NOBODY HERE KNOWS ANYTHING about Arts and Crafts style. I've trotted into the self proclaimed "best" furniture dealer here and had them look at me like I was nuts when I asked if they carried any mission/arts crafts or other similar products. I was beginning to think this stuff was only available in California, or from the revered stickley folks up east.

Date:
23 Feb 1998
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Great site, but I'm an interior designer and looking for more information on window treatments. I'm refurbushing an old hotel done in arts and crafts period. I want to keep the period true but I have to treat large windows in a ballroom.

Response to Comments: This is in response to the interior designer who posted on Feb. 23, I've searched through all of my listings and the closest information on Arts & Crafts windows is: http://www.ragtime.org/ragtime/M/MS.html Ragtime has listed some architects who may be happy to steer you in the right direction!

Date:
21 Mar 1998
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Beautiful Site. Could you please include our site on your links ? We are at www.artsncrafts.com and feature new and antique arts & crafts items. Jerry Cohen

Date:
29 Mar 1998
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Hi crafters I am looking for anyone that is interested in cutting or shaping stone;flagstone in particuler. iI would like to know how to slice a piece not cut it.what would return a cut piece to look as natural as possible .thank you for your time. plz respond to mitch68@mdc.com thank you Norman

Date:
29 Mar 1998
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Hi crafters I am looking for anyone that is interested in cutting or shaping stone;flagstone in particuler. iI would like to know how to slice a piece not cut it.what would return a cut piece to look as natural as possible .thank you for your time. plz respond to mitch68@mdc.com thank you Norman

Date:
09 Apr 1998
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Hi! This is just the sort of thing that I'm looking for. Thanks for all the info. Felicia

Date:
20 Apr 1998
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HALLELUJAH!!! I THINK I'VE DIED AND GONE TO HEAVEN. THANK YOU, I'LL BE BACK OFTEN. jheg<tgant@ix.netcom.com>

Date:
12 May 1998
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thanks a lot for the nice wed site I enjoyed it a graet deal

Date:
21 May 1998
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Thank you. What a delight.

Date:
04 Jun 1998
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A most excellent site!

Date:
09 Jun 1998
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I'm looking for someone who can appraise the value of some arts and crafts light fixtures for the purpose of establishing their value for insurance. Any help would be appreciated. Please respond to ruffaia@ideasign.com

Date:
17 Jun 1998
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We are building a home with many elements of the Arts & Crafts style and are trying to fing samples of unique balusters and newell posts.

Specifically, we are fond of the "cut out" style of baluster versus the more common spindel.

If anyone could offer guidance it would be most appreciated.

Kenneth Parham

Date:
17 Jul 1998
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Please check out my newly opened website featuring many vintage items from the arts and crafts era. Pottery, Lighting (including old MICA lamps and lampshades), textiles, sterling, metalwork and jewelry. You will find all of these items for sale and more items are added every week! Our collection of new goose down-fill pillows made with original vintage A&C embroidered textiles are the best anywhere. Hope you enjoy your visit to: www.HartwellVintageHome.com and please don't forget to tell your friends. Thank You.

Date:
20 Jul 1998
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I enjoyed your website very much. The popularity of the Arts and Crafts movement seems to be gaining momentom very quickly. I've known about it for years but suddenly I see it in a different light. Maybe we all hunger for the peaceful days of our memories. Thanks for your contribution. Tom Reppert

Date:
21 Jul 1998
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A very good site. I've become interested in the Arts&Crafts ere and the Roycroft in particular since I do a play (autobiographical) of Elbert Hubbard. I will return to this site as I now make my little journeys to East Aurora... John Sullivan p.s. email is; jsullivan@saint.limestone.edu

Date:
02 Sep 1998
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Very well researched and designed site ! An excellent resource for period architecture.

Date:
03 Nov 1998
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I really like your work

Date:
11 Nov 1998
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I love this site. May be you can help me to locate some designs in art glass for the mission/praire styles. I am in the process of doing some lamps in stain glass and need some patterns. Anything would be appreciated.

I suggest calling Delphi Stained Glass at 1-800-248-2048 for patterns. They have a good catalog of stained glass supplies and might know how to get mission style and prairie school patterns. The folks at www.roycrofter.com may have suggestions too, you can reach them by email at jfpetty@mindspring.com

Yours, Bob

Date:
11 Nov 1998
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Hi, my name is Alex and I'm 10 years old. I like the Arts and Crafts styles and I like doing math but I think art is better because you get to use colors and other supplies. This is the best website ever!!! :o}

Date:
29 Nov 1998
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I would like information on "craftsman style" homes which feature arches in porch design and elsewhere throughout the homes...

Photos are what I need most as well as accurate information regardingf designer, era and afrea of country this style originated.

Thank you Steven Buerki Silicon Valley California

Date:
21 Dec 1998
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Hello, friends, My name is Yangjin, a Beijing girl. I'm very interested in folklore,room design, arts-and-crafts-weaved-by-grass. Those who love Traditional Chinese Minor Nationalities' handcrafts, are welcome to contact me at:

E-mail:Nijianjun@188.net OR

Yangjin C/o Nijianjun The great wall trust and investment company of China Room 508, 5th Xinxin hotel No.17,Xisanhuan Midroad Beijing 100036, PRC

Tel:8610-1371267908 Pager:8610-62048888 call 2176

Yangjin Dec.22,1998

Date:
05 Jan 1999
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Does anyone out there know of a kit available of any Morris-style furniture? If so, please feel free to contact me at j-rogers@wcslc.edu Thanks

Date:
05 Jan 1999
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It is nice to hear from other Arts and Crafts enthusiasts. We just launched a site called http://www.RestorationCentral.com for people that are passionate about old homes and antiques, focusing on the Arts & Crafts period.

We are searching for articles, how-to's, hints or tips for home restoration or decoration. If you know of someone interested in helping fellow enthusiasts, please call us at 626-795-6584 or my email is mailto:michelle@restorationcentral.com

Date:
05 Jan 1999
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23:56:21
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Really nice Arts & Crafts site. I just opened my own site dedicated to Greene & Greene,and feature their "Green Gable" mansion that they did for Mortimer Fleishacker. I also have Bernard Maybeck, Willis Polk, and other regional architects from the San Francisco Bay Area as features. The site is still undergoing construction, but please feel free to check it out. I hope it will be as nice as this one eventually.

http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Orchard/8642/

Date:
21 Jan 1999
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08:59:57
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Fantastic revalations revealed in your extreeeemly useful website. The "understandability" is always a drawback to an Englishman trying to decypher American. This is especialy true in documantation and planning. Many Thanks, Den Phillips, (an English Tradesman)

Date:
23 Jan 1999
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02:46:32
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I think William Morris, is the best artist ever. visit: http://www.desert-fairy.com/stylemorris_life.html

from marc biggam

MARC,

No argument here.

Date:
03 Feb 1999
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17:32:12
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Yummy! - however, dark background is troublesome on these old eyes. Wish you had more pictures. My favorite period.

GUEST,

Yes I do wish I had more pictures, but they take up so much room on my ISP's server I know they would start charging more! As for the background, which I agree did feel like being in a dark forest, has been dropped to neutral black to give more contrast to the rich arts and crafts colors (which look different on every computer monitor, sigh...).

Date:
07 Feb 1999
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18:00:35
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Just exploring your site to tell my wood-working father of your availability. B.E.Lethaby Erie, PA.

Date:
10 Feb 1999
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13:40:30
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Hello, my name is Kris I own an art gallery in Sonora, California (near Yosemite) and I will be attending the Arts and Crafts Conference in Asheville next weekend for the first time. I am very excited, although partially because just getting out of town is nice. I wonder if someone could tell me a little about the art I might see there. There's so much to do and so little time. vaultart@jps.net

Date:
21 Feb 1999
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What a great page, I just stumbled upon it! Please check our website and see if it is something you would be willing to add to your existing links.Heart of Oak Workshop produces fine quality Arts & Crafts furnishings and accessories. Our page address is : www.heartofoakworkshop.com Thanks and keep up the great work!

Date:
23 Feb 1999
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18:27:30
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Thank you for your information. My lecturer would certainly appreciate it.:)

Superchowyunfatt

Date:
04 Mar 1999
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I enjoy a lot your site. It's really cool.nice work

Date:
11 Mar 1999
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07:26:01
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Hello I am studying design history in Ireland and I an resaerching Voysey for an essay. (his influences on the A & C movement) Any information would be greatly appreciated please e-mail me at 9844457.ul.ie Thanking you in advance James Whelan

Date:
19 Mar 1999
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09:34:16
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My name is RHONDA L. LEWIS-GILL . I was born and raised in lake wales. I have never had a reason to leave my home town because I love it here so much. I am 28yo and I'm going to have my 10 year class reunion soon. Wow, what a privelage to have grown up in such a lovely home town. Thanks. Sincerely, Rhonda L.Gill 89 Lakeside Gardens Circle, Lake Wales, FL 33853

Date:
26 Mar 1999
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20:19:01
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Excellent, enjoyed myself. I'm a dyed-in-the-wool fan, a yellow-dog enthusiast. Thank you! I like to see owner occupied bungalows sharing their homes, their restorations, their un-retouched originals, and the like. Again, many thanks, a bungalow lover.

Date:
29 Mar 1999
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22:40:37
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Check out www.libertyvalances.com - we manufacture handcrafted wooden valances for the Arts and Crafts home - the "Arroyo" and the "Wadi Rod" - in standard easy to install sizes!

Date:
01 Apr 1999
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04:12:25
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Fantastic site. I have found a refreshing way to revise for the imminent History of Art A level. Morris is now seen with a new approach!

Date:
27 Apr 1999
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05:37:17
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Greetings! I'm a full-time student studying for my degree in B.A. (Bachelor of Arts!) Honours for Visual Arts. At present I'm researching the role of Art and Design in today's society. Should Art and Design have a social responsibility? I have searched through many webpages, for suitable information, but to no avail! I feel it would be both constructive and informative, if such information was made avbailable for us students to delve into, and help us up the ladder of success! So how about it Artists and Designers - will you part with invaluable informations and personal views/opinions? It will surely be most appreciated! Tahnk you!

Date:
29 Apr 1999
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12:17:46
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I am very interested in chinese painting as a future hobby. I would definitely love to learn more on what to do, and how to do it. If anyone knows anything about this, or if you know where I can find out where I can get supplies, please e-mail me at: janelleski@yahoo.com.. Thankyou-Janelle

Date:
23 May 1999
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19:17:17
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? We are a leading designer, producer and exporter of Gifts&Crafts of China. We design and produce Home Decor, House&Garden, Kitchen, Christmas items. We source, produce and export Carpets and Chinese Antique Furniture. We are keeping in touch with a lot of good reputed manufacturers of China. You find us, you will find a most reliable and a long-term business partner in China. Please Contact us, if you want to be offered by the finest quality, low price, timely delivery and best service. We have a great deal of products available for your selecting. For pictures and more information, please feel free to visit our web site (http://www.fangman.com). Thank you! Please respond to Sophialili@yahoo.com

Date:
24 May 1999
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22:35:31
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We would like to build an Arts and Craft fence around our 1914 Foursquare. Can anyone direct me to books or magazines, old drawings? Our e-mail address is: rego@hevanet.com. Thank you. The Rego's

Date:
22 Jun 1999
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09:24:28
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Hello

I need to obtain the building codes state of New York Ulster County for residential permit for decks and changes in the law since 1985. I want to find out about preexisting structures before the codes were adapted. I need to find out when they were adapted and about grandfathering. Local town clerk said book doesn't exist in the offices but try the library. What do contractors do if uncertain about every law.It is a very rural town that years ago didn't have permits. Now you must file. Will the UFB book tell all and how do I get it. Thanks smcg@ulster.net I believe the town adapted the state laws in 1988.

Susanne,

I'd just like to say that here in California we never have those sorts of
problems, I'd like to say it, but it wouldn't be true! Like everywhere,
building codes are dynamic, always changing to meet new practices and
materials. Most structures are considered to be in compliance with codes if
they met the codes which were in effect at the  time of construction
(grandfathering). As long as structures are not so bad they must be
condemned, it is usually ok to just let them be. For example; if George
Washington slept in a house and today it remained without bathrooms and the
front porch steps (still sound as a dollar) had substandard treads, I would
anticipate that the local authorities would allow the historic stair treads
to remain, but require that restroom facilities be added for sanitation.

If I understand your situation correctly, the city did not require building
permits for decks until recently (adopted New York State building codes in
1988 ?) and you are concerned that your deck is substandard or may cause
problems upon sale of the property. Try asking the local building official
to inspect the deck and give you a correction list, that way you can be
assured there is a record of complete approved inspections (if you get your
final inspection). The building department may ask you to draw up some sort
of plans to go with this record showing where the deck is located on the
property, it's dimensions and construction details. They may also ask you to
pay a fee for this inspection. If your local jurisdiction is unwilling to
perform such an inspection because the project has already been built,
perhaps a private-sector home inspector (say that fast three times) could be
found to perform an inspection, make recommendations and give you a document
showing that you have made reasonable effort to demonstrate your deck is
safe (you don't want visiting babies crawling through the guardrail and
taking a spill or the postman asking for compensation because he broke his
leg on your crooked steps!).

As for code books, they are expensive. Get them from a library, order them
through a bookstore or just find a licensed bonded contractor who is a
professional and knows the codes in force in your township, city or county.

Bob

Date:
11 Jul 1999
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Date:
16 Jul 1999
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15:47:28
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Help! I own a late A&C home and want to replace door hardware--especially locks and knobs--but cannot find a supplier of reproduction pieces. Also looking for period style replacement windows. Of course, the budget is small--very small--but I'd be willing to sell my husband for the right stuff! Other sites I checked have been useless. Can anyone help me??? If so, please reply to ljbaney@aol.com Serious responses only.

Date:
29 Jul 1999
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Date:
06 Aug 1999
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Glad We Found Your Site, Enjoyed Our Visit Here

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Date:
15 Aug 1999
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What about the Arts and Crafts movement in Russia? I have a carved box which was made at an Ars and Crafts colony sponsored be " The Princess Tenichef" What did an Arts and Crafts home look like around 1900 in Russia?

Date:
18 Aug 1999
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The following Russian websites may be of interest. http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Landmarks/HolyTrinity.html http://www.britcoun.org/visitingarts/v10la.htm http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/european/collruss.html

Date:
28 Aug 1999
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10:49:50
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Thank You! it`s great. but I need something about music from this time. We are rebuilding little hotel from this time by art noveau. It`s beautiful house wich situated at the Baltic Sea in Estonia. So I must find special music for this. Please help me! My e-mail is ene.t@finest. ee Thank You!

Date:
05 Sep 1999
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14:59:28
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Wonderful site! Valuable information in a beautiful format.

Scot Kelley

http://pages.prodigy.net/scotman

Date:
05 Sep 1999
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15:14:48
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Wonderful site! Valuable information in a beautiful format.

Scot Kelley

http://pages.prodigy.net/scotman

Date:
06 Sep 1999
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Beautiful site. Where are all of the contemporary craftsmen style jewelry makers? I'm interested in adding my site as a link. Thanks, Josie Donegan jerrylogan.com

Date:
30 Sep 1999
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16:13:27
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Anyone interested in collecting or discussing Ruskin Pottery - please contact me at pgonyea@pgonyea.com

Date:
17 Oct 1999
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21:01:40
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We are interested in getting floorplans for an Arts and Crafts style house. We would like to build one here in Iowa (Pella). If anyone knows a source for such plans, etc. our address is: julsderk@gateway.net

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21 Oct 1999
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I find this art site to be very boring.It needs more pictures.

Date:
31 Oct 1999
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13:26:33
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Love this site. I have an Arts & Crafts bungalow and this Christmas I would like to decorate my home and tree in the traditional way. Anyone out there have ideas on where I can find pictures of Christmas decorations from this era?

Date:
03 Nov 1999
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I have always had an affinity for Arts and Crafts style furniture without really knowing much about it. Coming to these web pages on the net and searching from such terms as Stickley and Mission, that were vague to me until recently has been a wonderful education. Thank you for your efforts.As a garage woodworker I am in love with the Arts and Craft style not only for it's beauty, but also for the fact that it's simplicty of design makes it very practical furniture for us to build in our own simple shops.

Date:
03 Nov 1999
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09:28:37
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I have always had an affinity for Arts and Crafts style furniture without really knowing much about it. Coming to these web pages on the net and searching from such terms as Stickley and Mission, that were vague to me until recently, has been a wonderful education. Thank you for your efforts.As a garage woodworker, I am in love with the Arts and Craft style not only for it's beauty, but also for the fact that it's simplicty of design makes it very practical furniture for us to build in our own simple shops.

Date:
03 Nov 1999
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09:31:10
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I have always had an affinity for Arts and Crafts style furniture without really knowing much about it. Coming to these web pages on the net and searching for such terms as Stickley and Mission, that were vague to me until recently, has been a wonderful education. Thank you for your efforts.As a garage woodworker, I am in love with the Arts and Craft style not only for it's beauty, but also for the fact that it's simplicty of design makes it very practical furniture for us to build in our own simple shops.

Date:
03 Nov 1999
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09:31:26
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I have always had an affinity for Arts and Crafts style furniture without really knowing much about it. Coming to these web pages on the net and searching for such terms as Stickley and Mission, that were vague to me until recently, has been a wonderful education. Thank you for your efforts. As a garage woodworker, I am in love with the Arts and Craft style not only for it's beauty, but also for the fact that it's simplicty of design makes it very practical furniture for us to build in our own simple shops.

Date:
20 Nov 1999
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08:54:52
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I would like the owners fo the Craftsman on CD to share some of these publications on line with people that can't afford to spend a thousand dollars on the CD's.

Date:
24 Nov 1999
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22:45:32
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Date:
29 Nov 1999
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I really wish that the William Morris article on Desert Fairy were working as I am trying to source info on the progression and content of his textile and wallpaper designs-if anyone has any site info please mail me on Sara@shoestringdesigns.screaming.net thanks

Date:
29 Nov 1999
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I really wish that the William Morris article on Desert Fairy were working as I am trying to source info on the progression and content of his textile and wallpaper designs-if anyone has any site info please mail me on Sara@shoestringdesigns.screaming.net thanks

Date:
29 Nov 1999
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I really wish that the William Morris article on Desert Fairy were working as I am trying to source info on the progression and content of his textile and wallpaper designs-if anyone has any site info please mail me on Sara@shoestringdesigns.screaming.net thanks

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29 Nov 1999
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I really wish that the William Morris article on Desert Fairy were working as I am trying to source info on the progression and content of his textile and wallpaper designs-if anyone has any site info please mail me on Sara@shoestringdesigns.screaming.net thanks

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01 Dec 1999
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01 Dec 1999
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Thank you for a great place from which to base my search for information! I was becoming frusrated trying to find information, & especially pictures, to help us plan details for the house we are building, but it appears I have struck the Mother Lode here. No longer will I have to try to explain the beauty (isn't that an oxymoron?) of a Mission window detail or a perfect, tight mortise & tenon joint to my dear wife, who was becoming even more frustrated than I. Thanx for saving our house (soon to be a home), & quite possibly our marriage. Thanx again, Randy Nelson North East, PA nelsclan@velocity.net

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