At home : the American family, 1750-1870 / Elisabeth Donaghy Garrett.

Contents Welcome home! -- The parlors -- The dining room -- The kitchen -- The bedchambers -- Lighting devices and practices -- "The daily dog-trot routine of domestic duties" -- The quest for comfort : housekeeping practices and living arrangements the year round -- "A very great trial to the temper" : tribulations of the early American housewife -- "It shall be procured agreeable to your liking" : husband and wife as consumers.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 288-297) and index.
Genre/formIllustrated works.
LCCN 89000312
ISBN0810918943
ISBN9780810918948

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Joyner General Stacks TX23 .G37 1989 ✔ Available Place Hold