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The House Beautiful

by Clarence Cook

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Profusely illustrated volume by 19th-century pioneer of professional art criticism offers valuable information on how to furnish a home tastefully and affordably. Charming, lucidly written text covers everything from firescreens, curtained archways, and Grandmother's cupboard to Tyrolian tables and chairs, a Dutch bedstead, and a French bureau with fine brass mounts.

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Canonical title: The House Beautiful
Original publication date: 1881

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Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 747.2 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Interior design / Glassware / Furniture Decorating styles
LCC: NK1960 .C66 — Fine Arts 3600-(9990) Other arts and art industries Decorative arts Interior decoration. House decoration General. History, etc.
BISAC: ARC ARCHITECTURE General

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Languages: English
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Published: 1881
Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 747.2
LCC: NK1960 .C66

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