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   JEvans | Apr 18, 2003 01:06am | #1

   I can't remember the name, but I know there is a book of early American cabinetmakers. I'm not sure if it is still in print. I saw a copy last week in a used bookstore in Portsmouth NH.

   Jeff

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   billyg83440 | Apr 18, 2003 01:24am | #2

   I think antiques roadshow has a website. I'd bet they have a list of references to experts on such things. If you can find the right old stuff expert, they'll know exactly where to direct you for more info.

   Any markings on it anywhere? If it was made in a cabinet shop there's likely a trademark of some sort on the bottom that'd tell an expert who made it and aproximately when.

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   DaveHeinlein | Apr 18, 2003 03:10am | #3

   I have a book titled "The Cabinetmakers of America" by Ethel HallBjerkoe, dated 1957. Maybe that's what you are looking for. If I can look up someone for you, I'd be glad to.

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   woodshaver | Apr 18, 2003 05:46pm | #4

   Thanks to every one for there input.

   HI DAVEHEINLEIN if you have that book handy,the mans name was Seth Farwell

   he worked in boston or keene I think keene is in new hamshire,or ohio I need to look up the exact location. he was born in 1824  I assume he apprentiship  1836 on

   I hope your book can help      much thanks  mark cherry

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   DaveHeinlein | Apr 18, 2003 07:59pm | #5

   Sorry, no listing of the name Farwell. Make sure of the spelling, or any other name he might have gone by, and I will check again.

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   woodshaver | Apr 19, 2003 03:25am | #6

   thanks for trying daveheinlein, I realy appreciate the effort.

                                                mark