Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture

By (author): "Kenneth L. Ames"

Genres:Nonfiction books History books Art books 19th Century books American History books Material Culture books

Publish Date: May 1st 1992

Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture

ISBN1566393337

ISBN139781566393331

AsinDeath in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture

Original titleDeath in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization)

This study of the household goods of Victorian America reveals the character, conflicts and tensions within the Victorian world. Considering specific furnishings and styles, it discusses the relationship of these objects to class and gender structure and to their place in Victorian ritual.