ABSTRACT
This volume of primary source materials documents the essential practical aspects of making a home, decorating it and then furnishing it. The crucial constitutive parts that make up an interior from floor to ceiling are considered here in detail. The role of advice books and articles that attempted to direct homemakers in particular directions are examined, as are the more practical how-to publications that demonstrated the processes of interior decoration. Accompanied by extensive editorial commentary, this collection will be of great interest to students and scholars of art history.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part 1|57 pages
Flooring, Carpets and Rugs
part 2|47 pages
Walls and Wallpaper
part 3|36 pages
Ceilings
part 4|52 pages
Woodwork, Fixtures and Fittings
part 5|18 pages
Paintwork
part 6|24 pages
Plasterwork/Papier Mâché
part 7|53 pages
Colour Schemes
part 8|54 pages
Furniture and Furnishings
part 9|44 pages
Textiles and Drapery
part 10|25 pages
Fireplaces and Mantelpieces
part 11|36 pages
Lighting
part 12|34 pages
Plumbing, Sanitation and Water Supply
part 13|19 pages
Ventilation and Heating
part 14|40 pages
Home Management
part 15|25 pages
Pets and Animals (Live and Stuffed)
part 16|34 pages
DIY and Home Crafts