Crowley, John E.. The invention of comfort : sensibilities & design in early modern Britain & early America

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Creator

Crowley, John E., 1943-

Date

Location

Baltimore, Md.
Maryland

Media format

Printed text

Extent

xi, 361 p.

Language

English

Size

24 cm

Reference IDs

Folger bibliographic ID: 129367
Folger call number: GT481.U6 C76 2001
Folger holdings ID: 121138

Notes

General notes

"Notes": p. 293-347 Includes bibliographical references and index

Commodious comfort : hall and hearth, chamber and chimney -- Civil comfort : mansion houses -- Colonial comfort : vernacular and elegant options -- Decent comfort : candles and mirrors -- Convenient comfort : political economy -- Enlightened comfort : stoves and lamps -- Picturesque comfort : the cottage -- Healthy comfort : the piazza -- Gendered comfort : house design books

Also known as

Extended title: The invention of comfort : sensibilities & design in early modern Britain & early America / John E. Crowley

Subjects

Households House furnishings United States Great Britain

Related names

author: Crowley, John E., 1943-