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Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740 - 1950
Historic millwork expert Brent Hull provides a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive reference of millwork elements found in historic homes from the 18th to 20th centuries. The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is organized by type of millwork for ease of reference and includes rare illustrations, hard-to-find drawings, and diagrams from the 19th century, many of which are sourced from out-of-print catalogs in Hull’s private collection.
Explore the classification and definition of doors, windows, moldings, mantels, paneled walls, built-ins, and other millwork elements through a historical lens. Learn how architectural millwork elements were designed, manufactured, and constructed during the hand-made (pre-industrial) era and how they changed after World War II. The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is a unique and valuable reference for architects, designers, historians, preservationists, builders, or anyone interested in restoring historic homes.
Explore the classification and definition of doors, windows, moldings, mantels, paneled walls, built-ins, and other millwork elements through a historical lens. Learn how architectural millwork elements were designed, manufactured, and constructed during the hand-made (pre-industrial) era and how they changed after World War II. The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740–1950 is a unique and valuable reference for architects, designers, historians, preservationists, builders, or anyone interested in restoring historic homes.
320 pages, Hardcover
Published April 29, 2025
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August 3, 2025
As an avid follower of Brent Hull’s YouTube channel, I knew what to expect purchasing this book. He’s an encyclopedia of knowledge and I was not disappointed. He takes us on a journey through time, detailing the history and intricacies of millwork construction alongside a myriad of reference images. I’m restoring a vernacular farmhouse and was delighted to learn its baseboards followed classical order. I finished this book excited to recreate what was lost since only the shadows of molding remain.
But the text was in heavy need of proofreading and a more functional layout. Trying to follow captions that reference figures twenty pages apart is infuriating. I recommend purchasing the e-book and reading it with two files open at once as the print version was one of the most unpleasant reading experiences I’ve ever had. Wiley should be ashamed of themselves for letting this go to print as-is. I had to skip later eras I cared less about due to the difficulty. These are not marks against Mr. Hull or his wealth of content, only another testament to the lack of quality in today’s modern age.
I would be happy to serve as Mr Hull’s editor in the future, free of charge. My passion for quality editing and design may rival his passion for historical beauty.
But the text was in heavy need of proofreading and a more functional layout. Trying to follow captions that reference figures twenty pages apart is infuriating. I recommend purchasing the e-book and reading it with two files open at once as the print version was one of the most unpleasant reading experiences I’ve ever had. Wiley should be ashamed of themselves for letting this go to print as-is. I had to skip later eras I cared less about due to the difficulty. These are not marks against Mr. Hull or his wealth of content, only another testament to the lack of quality in today’s modern age.
I would be happy to serve as Mr Hull’s editor in the future, free of charge. My passion for quality editing and design may rival his passion for historical beauty.
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