The Tasteful Interlude: American Interiors Through the Camera's Eye, 1860-1917
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Book Overview
This beautiful collection of photographs recaptures the history of American home interiors. Filling almost every page are vivid pictures of historic rooms from across the country accompanied by enlightening descriptions. Perfect for historians, designers, or anyone interested in a view of the past.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0761991344
ISBN13:9780761991342
Release Date:July 1982
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Length:288 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 8.1" x 8.7"
Customer Reviews
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The ONLY way to REALLY know what the rooms looked like.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
For anyone who is trying to decorate a house from the mid 19th century to World War 1, this is the book to own. Whether you want a period style or not this book will help you understand what the house looked like when it was new and what the intentions of the builders and first owners probably were. It is jammed with photos and they are mostly middle-class houses that an ordinary person can relate to. Get 2 (you'll want to give one as a gift).
Decorating a Victorian house? You need this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Even if you have researched Victorian interiors, you may have a warped perception of how those homes really looked. Many books and magazines portray Victorian style as nothing more than red velvet and cutesy crafts. This book is filled with the real thing--hundreds of interior photos taken between 1860-1917. It reminds us that Victorian is not a single style, but a whole range of styles that were adapted and interpreted throughout the age.The houses range from rural structures to grand urban dwellings and represent all parts of the United States. Each period photo is accompanied by commentary that offers insight into the room's furniture, lighting fixtures, wallpaper, and floor covering.
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