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English Interiors 1790-1848: The Quest for Comfort

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Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 747.22 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Interior design / Glassware / Furniture Decorating styles
LCC: NK2044 — Fine Arts 3600-(9990) Other arts and art industries Decorative arts Interior decoration. House decoration General. History, etc.

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Published: 1978
Genres: Home & Garden, Nonfiction, Art & Design, History
DDC/MDS: 747.22
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