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The World of Antiques, Art, and Architecture in Victorian America
Bishop, Robert
1979 10014497 An extraordinary and fascianting book that celebrates the VICTORIAN home in America, the home that was 'everyman's castle', the home that was the important center of family life; the home that in many cases was stuffed to overflowing with furniture and objects and art -- often beautiful, often exotic, and sometimes fantastic! This landmark book, which is certainly the most comprehensive overview of this era ever published (according to the book flap),and is an invaluable guide. Divided into sixteen chapters and illustrated with over 600 halftones and 45 color plates, this is a feast of material for all to learn from: Architecture, the Victorian house, heating, lighting, furniture, glass, ceramics, clocks, metals, pictorial art, sculpture and country style. This was a period in American decorative arts and culture that has been receiving enthusiastic attention from students and collectors for several yeras now. We have become more aware and more understanding of the real beauty and fine craftsmanship characteristic of much of the furniture and art of Victorian America. The book is in Very Good condition, the book jacket has wear 'n tear. Almost 500 pages! 0-525-12912-X / 9780525129127
Hardcover with Book Jacket Very Good Condition
Price:
33.81 USD
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