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Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization)
Kenneth L. Ames
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Description for Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization)
paperback. Takes a look at Victorian America, and explores the minds of Victorians by examining some of their most distinctive and fascinating creations. The five essays in the book discuss specific pieces - hallstands, sideboards, embroidered mottoes, parlor organs, and seating furniture - within the context of broader cultural issues and concerns. Series: American Civilization. Num Pages: 280 pages, 195 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AFT; HBJK; HBLL; HBTB; J; WJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 17. Weight in Grams: 780.
A richly illustrated and provocative discussion of Victorian culture through an exploration of common household goods
A richly illustrated and provocative discussion of Victorian culture through an exploration of common household goods
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Temple University Press United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
Series
American Civilization
Number of Pages
280
Place of Publication
Philadelphia PA, United States
ISBN
9781566393331
SKU
V9781566393331
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Kenneth L. Ames
Kenneth L. Ames is Chief of Historical and Anthropological Surveys at the New York State Museum and was formerly Chair of the Office of Advanced Studies at the Winterthur Museum.
Reviews for Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization)
"Ken Ames has always 'heard a different drummer.' Death in the Diningroom explores his unique ideas of how our home furnishings give visitors a message about our status and concerns. Why don't we own a hall tree? Why are dead birds carved on the sideboard? And why are some Victorian chairs so uncomfortable? These and other strange thoughts pop up ... Read more