In 1888, the J.L. Mott Iron Works of New York issued a catalog that was an impressive composite of the company's previous catalogs, supplements and advertisements. For people restoring Victorian homes today, this excellent guide will prove an invaluable source of information. Collectors, scholars and antique dealers will find this attractive volume an indispensable reference tool. Artists, designers and decorators will welcome it as a bountiful source of inspiration and copyright-free illustrations.