The saturated world : aesthetic meaning, intimate objects, women's lives, 1890-1940 / Beverly Gordon.

Author/creator Gordon, Beverly
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoKnoxville : University of Tennessee Press, ©2006.
Description273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Women--United States. --Social life and customs. --19th century.
Women--United States. --Social life and customs. --20th century.
Women--Recreation. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Women--Recreation. --United States. --History. --20th century.
Amusements--United States. --History. --19th century.
Amusements--United States. --History. --20th century.
Handicraft--United States. --History. --19th century.
Handicraft--United States. --History. --20th century.

Contents The meaning of the saturated world -- The paper doll house -- Parties and party givers -- Dressing-up as embodied amusement -- Iconic dolls and household helpers -- Collecting.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [253]-262) and index.
LCCN 2006004333
ISBN1572335424 (hardcover)
ISBN9781572335424

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HQ1419 .G67 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold