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The Shell Book of the Home in Britain: Decoration, Design, and Construction of Vernacular Interiors, 1500-1850
The Shell Book of the Home in Britain Decoration Design and Construction of Vernacular Interiors 15001850 Author:James Ayres The various chapters cover such themes as heat and light, doors, windows, floors, ceilings, stairs, paint and furniture, and at the end there is a glossary of terms and a gazetteer of buildings and places to visit. Oilcloths, window blinds, chimney boards, bed cupboards, rush pesses and scallop-shell lamps are among the numerous topics discussed.