This richly illustrated volume documents 562 examples of early Ontario furniture, ranging from bedsteads and washstands to desks, chairs, and cupboards. Shackleton provides stylistic analysis, approximate dating, provenance, and regional variations, making the book both a scholarly catalogue and a practical identification guide. With its combination of photographic plates and historical commentary, The Furniture of Old Ontario remains an essential resource for collectors, historians, and anyone interested in Canada’s material culture.