| Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture Contributor(s): Ames, Kenneth (Author) |
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ISBN: 1566393337 ISBN-13: 9781566393331 Publisher: Temple University Press OUR PRICE: $40.80 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Modern - 19th Century - History | United States - 19th Century - Social Science | Popular Culture |
| Dewey: 973.5 |
| Series: American Civilization |
| Physical Information: 0.67" H x 8.52" W x 10.94" (1.72 lbs) 280 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |