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The Secret Life of Victorian Houses by Susan and Elan Zingman-Leith takes you behind the scenes to reveal the meaning behind Victorian houses. Chapters on servants and the served, on sex and sin, and on the role of women show how we can get clues about nineteenth-century life from looking at the houses that have survived. Lavishly illustrated in full-color photographs by Tim Fields, this makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in history or Victoriana.

Hardcover, 144 pages, with source list and historic house list.

Creating Authentic Victorian Rooms by Elan and Susan Zingman-Leith shows you how to make a period room in any of a dozen different Victorian styles. It includes the details like rugs, furniture, lighting, and drapery, and it also explains why Victorians made the home furnishing choices that they did. Illustrated with clear, easy-to-use drawings, period engravings, and color photographs by Tim Fields. An ideal gift for anyone with an old house to furnish and decorate.

Hardcover, 152 pages, with glossary and bibliography,

Both of these books are available at you local bookstore or from the publisher.

The Secret Life of Victorian Houses List price: $36.00
Creating Authentic Victorian Rooms List price: $21.95
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