Victorian comfort : a social history of design from 1830-1900 / by John Gloag.

Main entry:

Gloag, John, 1896-1981.

Title & Author:

Victorian comfort : a social history of design from 1830-1900 / by John Gloag.

Publication:

Newton Abbot : David and Charles, 1973.

Description:

xvi, 252, [17] pages of plates : illustrations, facsimiles ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The philosophy of comfort -- The Victorian scene -- Home -- Comfort and elegance -- The cosy hearth -- Comfort in travel: The road -- Comfort in travel: The railway -- Comfort and pleasure -- Comfort and conscience -- Memorials and monuments.

ISBN:

0715363298
9780715363294

Subject:

Decoration and ornament Victorian style.
Decoration and ornament Great Britain.
Architecture, Victorian Great Britain.
Industrial design Great Britain.
Décoration et ornement Style victorien.
Architecture victorienne Grande-Bretagne.
Architecture, Victorian.
Decoration and ornament.
Industrial design.
Decorative arts Great Britain History 19th century.
Great Britain.
Great Britain Social life and customs 19th century.
Art, Modern History 19th century
Design
Design, Industrial Great Britain
England Social life and customs 19th century

Holdings:

Location: Library main 1413
Call No.: ID:85-B3343
Status: Available

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