Victorian Details

Author : Helen C. Long
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0750648481
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Houses and Their Details written by Helen C. Long and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2002 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Victorian Houses' presents the architectural detailing of the time in the context of the era - providing a comprehensive understanding of its architecture and design. Pattern books played a vital role in the dissemination of taste between architect, builder and client in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. By focusing on the contribution of the pattern book to the architecture of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the various trends of the time are documented. The types of publications and other sources of taste available at different points over this period reflected social and economic factors, such as the changing demand or changes in organisation of manufacturing and retail. * Gain a comprehensive understanding of Victorian architecture from an experienced author * 160 pages of illustrations and an accessible writing style make this an excellent reference source * Discover invaluable information on the role of architectural pattern books in victorian design

Author : Robin Guild
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Victorian House Book written by Robin Guild and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1989 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide combines historical information with design ideas and advice on how to decorate, renovate and maintain a vintage home.

Author : Caroll McKanna Shreeve
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402709227
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Details written by Caroll McKanna Shreeve and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This celebration of Victoriana invites readers to rediscover the sublime pleasures of that singularly opulent era. Lavish, ornate, and elegant, Victorian style was driven by the adage that “nothing should ever be done halfway.” Focusing on the details that characterize the Victorian aesthetic—from symmetrical arrangements to layered lace cover-ups—this beautifully illustrated guidebook encourages today’s decorators to embrace the bold stylings of a more extravagant age. Replete with suggestions for introducing royal touches to even the most modest home, the book includes directions for specific projects as well as a definitive directory of resources for Victorian decorating. A Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.

Author : A. J. Bicknell & Co.
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486146197
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 100 Victorian Architectural Designs for Houses and Other Buildings written by A. J. Bicknell & Co. and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-29 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages, many others. Handsome drawings of perspective views and elevations, some of which include floor plans, plus suggestions for interior design. 98 black-and-white illustrations.

Author : Astrida Schaeffer
Publisher : Great Life Press
ISBN 13 : 9781938394041
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Embellishments written by Astrida Schaeffer and published by Great Life Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of full-color photographs and how-to guide highlights ten of the dresses from the Embellishments exhibit and analyzes their design elements in depth. Each item has been closely examined, taking advantage of places where threads have loosened over time to peer at the back side of trims, searching garment interiors, and studying fabric grain lines and seams for clues on construction. Lush photography of full-length gowns and close-up views of construction details are paired with descriptions, clear diagrams, and instructions for a book you can enjoy on many levels. "Embellishments is a must have for fashion do-it-yourselfers, but this publication also belongs on bookshelves of serious fashionistas and Victorian enthusiasts." -Lynne Francis-Lunn, Director of Merchandising, Peabody Essex Museum "In an era in which our closets are full of mass-produced clothing, Embellishments offers us a rich and lushly illustrated book that combines an obvious love of handcraft with intimate knowledge of Victorian garment construction." -Michelle Tolini Finamore, Curator of Fashion Arts, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Author : Linda Osband
Publisher : Northlight
ISBN 13 : 9780715313190
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian House Style written by Linda Osband and published by Northlight. This book was released on 2001 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses mainly on the details associated with the victorian period in England. Linda Osband uses an even mix of beautiful photographs and detailed sketches to illustrate the many design elements of the period. She includes a list of suppliers in the U.K., USA, Australia, France and Germany for those wishing to restore their current home.

Author : William B. Tuthill
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486138569
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Late Victorian Interiors and Interior Details written by William B. Tuthill and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-07-12 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reprint of an 1882 publication features 52 plates of original designs by the author and other architects. Images include fireplaces, staircases, windows, parlors, libraries, and other interiors of residences, offices, and stores.

Author : Kit Wedd
Publisher : Aurum Press
ISBN 13 : 9781845132941
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Victorian Society Book of the Victorian House written by Kit Wedd and published by Aurum Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For any house-proud owner of a Victorian property this book represents a unique and invaluable resource. Packed with information about Victorian architectural ideas, it includes a wealth of practical advice about the maintenance and conservation of Victorian homes. Part One provides a concise overview of the development of the Victorian house, the wide range of architectural styles that came in and out of fashion over the period, and the lifestyles of the original owners the houses were designed to accommodate. Throughout, the emphasis is on family houses of various sizes rather than the great houses of the aristocracy, which are discussed only in relation to their influence on contemporary builders and architects. Part Two discusses structures and materials, covering brickwork, stone, renders and stuccos, roofs, woodwork, windows and doors, ironwork, and conservatories. In each case there is comprehensive advice on symptoms of trouble, techniques for preservation and restoration, and the correct choice of materials. Part Three covers services—fireplaces and chimneys, lighting, kitchens and bathrooms—all subjects requiring particular sensitivity to achieve a satisfactory compromise between preserving the spirit of the original building and meeting modern standards of comfort and convenience. Part Four examines all aspects of interior decoration, including plasterwork, decorative tiles, paint colors and finishes, wall coverings, curtains and blinds, and floor coverings. The book is completed by lists of further reading, places to visit, and useful addresses, including those of specialist suppliers and contractors, and sources of more detailed information and advice.

Author : William T. Comstock
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486156737
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Late Victorian Architectural Plans and Details written by William T. Comstock and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-01-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authentic reproduction of plans drawn up by a noted nineteenth-century architectural firm features both residential and public buildings. Hundreds of illustrations include floor plans, perspective views, and elevations as well as designs for staircases, fireplaces, and other interior details. Other drawings depict windows, doors, balconies, and gables. Photographs offer crisp views of exteriors. Victorian architecture buffs will prize this excellent source of authentic period designs. Its 126 plates comprise 87 images of residences; the remaining 39 structures include a field club building, stables, a library, a school, a railroad station, a dry goods store, and a music hall. Captions describe locations, dimensions, costs, and other particulars.

Author : William T. Comstock
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486140423
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Victorian Domestic Architectural Plans and Details written by William T. Comstock and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victorian architecture, with its quirky diversity, eclectic origins, and exuberant ornamentation, continues to exert a strong attraction on today's architects, builders, and homeowners. For those interested in restoring, preserving, or even re-creating Victorian homes, authentic plans and designs are invaluable. This volume, meticulously reproduced from a rare nineteenth-century publication, offers an exceptionally rich pictorial record of actual mid- to late-Victorian designs. Extremely clear and detailed engravings — drawn to scale — present elevations, floor plans, perspectives, and other drawings (in some cases, complete framing plans) for country houses and cottages in a variety of styles: Queen Anne, Eastlake, Elizabethan, Colonial, Jacobean, Southern, Californian, and more. There are even designs for several store and office fronts, with counters, shelving, etc. Supplementing the large number of complete designs are nearly 700 large-scale drawings of virtually every architectural detail, many embodying the unique "gingerbread" that characterizes Victorian buildings. Included are clear, precise renderings of balusters, brackets, dormers, fireplaces, finials, gables, mantels, moldings, newels, porches, rafters, rosettes, staircases, transoms, verandahs, wainscoting, windows, and hundreds of other features. Restorers of old houses, preservationists, students of American architectural history, admirers of Victoriana, and anyone interested in the Victorian Gothic styles that dominated American domestic architecture in the late 1800s will want to have this inexpensive treasury of authentic century-old plans and details.