A richly illustrated exploration of Victorian domestic life, examining how the Victorians lived, worked, and entertained at home. Covers interiors, furnishings, family life, servants, and the social rituals of the era.
Written by Susan Lasdun with an introduction by renowned architectural historian Mark Girouard, this social history book explores the evolution of English interior design and domestic life from 1819 to 1901. Through watercolor paintings, drawings, and photographs, it details how households from a variety of backgrounds decorated their living spaces to reflect their personal and social values