The Historic Preservationist

11. The wainwright and the coachmaker 24.01.2022 26:36 ↓

The evolution of coach building and roads in the colonies

10. The cabinetmaker 24.01.2022 26:36 ↓

Defining the difference between a cabinet maker and furniture maker and explaining details of some of the major furniture styles

9. The builder 22.01.2022 23:04 ↓

The essential colonial tradesmen with a highly skilled builder there was no need for an architect.

8. Architecture, The principles of pattern 22.01.2022 22:21 ↓

Understanding when designing architecture regulating lines and proportion.

7. 1830: The loss of the old way of seeing things 18.01.2022 28:32 ↓

The ways society has changed since 1830 has led to the demise of architecture.

6. The loss of the old way of seeing 18.01.2022 22:26 ↓

In 1830 the downfall of American architecture began due to cutting back in the use of light And shades and walls and space

5. The colonial silversmith 18.01.2022 24:02 ↓

Understanding the qualifications of a silversmith, some famous names and how a silver article is produced.

4. The Coopersmith 17.01.2022 18:11 ↓

The duties and qualifications of a coppersmith are explained and the SGO by step process of producing a bespoke tea kettle by hand.

3. Light & Shade, walls and space of architecture- Part II 17.01.2022 16:59 ↓

Understanding how designers and architects 150 years ago how they once got inspired to produce visually interesting dwellings compared to today’s mundane unappealing architecture.

2 The old way of seeing 16.01.2022 13:03 ↓

Light and shade , walls and space. A comparison of architecture, past and present

1. The Colonial Pewterer 16.01.2022 21:25 ↓

The types of articles and processes made by the early pewter artisans.

346. The Plumber 19.12.2021 9:20 ↓

The earliest plumbers started producing objects in lead by melting them this produced casting of pipes and when they were not casting them they were telling them. eventually lubbers moved to casting shots ir bullets.

345. The Whitesmith 19.12.2021 19:54 ↓

The Whitesmith or tin smith developed what we call tin plate which became a lighter and cheaper alternative to steel, cast iron or wood products

344. The Gunsmith 19.12.2021 7:59 ↓

The development of the flint lock rifle, better known as the Kentucky rifle which was developed in PA

343. The Locksmith 19.12.2021 7:34 ↓

The development of security and the lock keeping trade

342. Moving Valuable Furniture 12.12.2021 16:20 ↓

The pitfalls and damage when furniture moves.

341. The demise of Colonial Williamsburg 12.12.2021 8:30 ↓

Covid creates challenging times for Colonial Williamsburg.

340. Bespoke colonial trades, the blacksmith 28.11.2021 18:35 ↓

The blacksmith trade and clientele in colonial America

139. Colonial town shops- Part II 12.10.2021 37:05 ↓

The eye glass seller,tobacconist and the hot smith.

138. Colonial town shops 11.10.2021 44:49 ↓

The barber and wig maker, the baker, the apothecary and the hatter.

137. The journey of an antique clock 10.10.2021 24:10 ↓

How a clock I bought at auction, restored and found its way to an auction house selling for over $92,000.

136. NHL- Lime Mortar 10.10.2021 20:20 ↓

The different uses of lime mortar are described in historic preservation.

135. Country Work 05.10.2021 50:28 ↓

Miller, and the tinker

134. Country trades 03.10.2021 32:45 ↓

The blacksmith, The Cooper, The White Cooper, The Housewright

133. The colonial artisan 02.10.2021 28:48 ↓

New world, new ways, British restrictions, the apprentice system and quality and honesty