The Opulent Interiors of the Gilded Age Medieval

The Opulent Interiors of the Gilded Age MedievalOriginally published in 1883 to 1884, Artistic Houses comprised more than 200 photographs of the interiors of the homes of the well to do, with commentary on the woodwork, wall coverings, color schemes, and other aspects of interior dcor. Today, historians consider Artistic Houses the best source of information and illustrations for private houses in major Eastern cities in the early 1880s. Although its authorship is not certain, the text is generally

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