num_pages: 42
description: Tom Day was in a unique position in antebellum North Carolina of being a free, literate African-American master craftsman. In lively text, accompanied by memorable photos, Lyons traces the life and accomplishments of this artisan whose distinctive, elegant furniture was highly prized in his day and is now valued by museums. Includes bibliography, glossary, and index. 20 full-color photos; 10 black-and-white photos.
language: English
title: Master of Mahogany: Tom Day, Free Black Cabinetmaker
titlecomplete: Master of Mahogany: Tom Day, Free Black Cabinetmaker (African-American Artists and Artisans)
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Atheneum