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Fireplace : A Guide to Period Style

Name: Fireplace : A Guide to Period Style
Author: Elizabeth Wilhide
ISBN: 9780316940948

by Elizabeth Wilhide

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Overview

Combining fascinating history and lore with a special emphasis on home design and decoration, Wilhide traces the evolution of the modern hearth from its roots in the sixteenth century, through the elegant refinement of classical hearths, the Victorian symphony of revivalist design, and the domestic role in Europe was the predecessor to its unique role in America: European immigrants took the woodburning stove with them to the United states, and the warmth of the traditional stove with the cheering quality of an open fire, revolutionizing the style and use of a fireplace for centuries to come.

Synopsis

A guide to fireplaces which helps the reader choose the right design for the right location, while at the same time describes how these styles evolved. It also details the range of implements available, from firedogs to firescreens, which are often as ornate as the fire surround itself.