Name/Title
Housekeeping Made Easey, by Christine Terhune Herrick, 1888Entry/Object ID
1987.21.7Description
Acc. No. 87.21.7
Subject Category: Victorian Period (Reference)
Date or Period: 1888
Object: Book
Description:
Hard bound book with green colored buckram covered cover, incised gold lettering on spine stating title "Housekeeping Made Easy," "Herrick," & "Harpers."
Size: L-6 3/4 x W-5 inches.
History of Object:
Book entitled "Housekeeping Made Easy," by Christine Terhune Herrick, Harper & Brothers publisher, New York, 1888. Interesting book of housekeeping hints during the late Victorian period. Such topics include engaging a maid, cleaning specific rooms in the house, laundry, etc. An invaluable glimpse into Victorian domestic practices.
Acquired from:
Bob Brewer
Date: 2-17-87
