Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles

Covers 37 types of wood commonly found in American antiques, based on the species Hoadley has encountered in museums, collections, shops, auctions, garage sales etc. Each wood is described in terms of their physical properties, with a macroscopic view to explain critical features used in identification. Also includes a guide to the simple tools and techniques required for identifying wood and how to deal with the many special problem situations.