Author(s): John Archer

History & Studies - General | Arts, Photography, Design, Architecture, Antiques, Collectables

Our houses are the outer shells of our inner selves. Concealed within their design, decoration and the very fabric of their construction are many secrets and symbols, stories and histories of thousand of years of human ingenuity, religious belief, fashion and technological advance. This book sheds light on common household appliances and features, tracing their evolution through the centuries to the array of modern styles that we enjoy today. How did the refrigerator come to be? When were baths first enjoyed? And who was the bright spark who invented the toilet?rising from a series of articles in the 'Australian Design Series' magazines between 1990 and 1994, this history of the family home and its furnishings discusses items such as windows, beds, baths, verandahs, kitchens, wallpaper, rugs and door locks. Copiously illustrated. Includes an index. The author is the founder of 'Owner Builder' magazine.

Good condition.