Master of Mahogany: Tom Day, Free Black Cabinetmaker

by Mary E. Lyons

Book Overview

Examines the life and work of master cabinetmaker Tom Day, a free, literate African-American craftsman whose distinctive furniture was much prized in antebellum North Carolina. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0684196751
• ISBN13: 9780684196756
• Release Date: October 1994
• Publisher: Scribner Book Company
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.6" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6

Customer Reviews

Loved everything about it

I grew up in Milton, N. C. and my father was Mayor there for 16 years. He introduced me to Tom Day furniture when I was a child. I have several pieces and value them highly. A copy of your book is on the coffee table in my living room and I prize it. I am so happy that you wrote this book, because I had told my children for years how valuable the furniture was and purchased a copy of your book for each of them.The beauty of his furniture and the history behind it is expressed well in your book. Thank you.