The objects in this book date from 19th- and early 20th-century
technologies. Objects from earlier periods are rarely available outside
expensive antique stores and major auctions. The kinds of objects in
this collection are bought at flea markets, antique malls, garage sales
and local auctions representing reasonable goals for any current collector
of tech.
If you are curious
about technology and the objects that reveal its history and artistry,
you should enjoy the following collection and commentary.
Each chapter includes
a chronology of significant developments in the specific technological
area along with a related timeline for the objects described to help
provide historical context. Ending each chapter is a technological
update to help you understand why objects described have become obsolete.
The book concludes
with a discussion on various aspects of collecting historical technology
with an emphasis on the social and historical context of these intriguing
technologies.
Explore
these specific areas of technology:
Domestic
Steam
Nautical
Electrical
Engineering
Surveying
Scientific
Tool
Occupational
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216
pages, Hardcover, 8.5" x 11", Full Color, © 2011
Order Number: AP6309...........$42.95
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