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"Hints on Household Taste"
by Charles L. Eastlake
ISBN#0486250466 $12.95 (Check Amazon.com for pricing--discounts may vary.) |
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Preface Introduction
Chapter One Street Architecture
Chapter Two The Entrance Hall
Chapter Three The Dining-Room
Chapter Four The Floor and the Wall
Chapter Five The Library
Chapter Six The Drawing-Room
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Chapter Seven Wall-Furniture
Chapter Eight The Bed-Room
Chapter Nine Crockery
Chapter Ten Table Glass
Chapter Eleven Dress and Jewellery
Chapter Twelve Plate and Cutlery
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SYNOPSIS: This is a reproduction of a volume first printed in 1868. In its time, this book told contemporaries what was proper, beautiful and efficient, influencing many. This book covers almost all aspects of domestic living, from rugs and floor coverings to beds to color combinations and fabrics. Not only is it a good research book for your writing, it is a valuable source for anyone who collects antiques. It is generously illustrated, helping you visualize that perfect setting. TO ORDER THIS BOOK, CLICK HERE! To The Top | Back to Current Feature Page About Literary Liaisons | Author Links | Bookstore Index | Fiction | Non-Fiction | Used Book Store | Victorian Research Guide | 101 Organizing Tips | Video Library | Newsletter | Research Articles | Reference Books | On-line Resources | Web Design | RWA Chapters | Sign Our Guestbook | Contact Us | Home This page last updated September 15, 2006 Copyright 2006, Literary Liaisons, Ltd. Artwork courtesy of Marvelicious and Angel's Free Web graphics |