THE ART OF TABLE SETTING 1929.

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Homestead Museum

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"THE ART OF TABLE SETTING" 1929.

Entry/Object ID

2004.337.1.1

Description

"THE ART OF TABLE SETTING" 1929. (Rhode Island: The Gorham Company, 1929.), 34 pages. The book gives detailed information regarding table setting plans for many occasions. There is a forward by the publishing company and a table of contents. Included within this book are chapters on the rules of table setting, breakfast, lunch and dinner settings as well as many other chapters filled with instructions. Each chapter explains many other related aspects such as table manners, dinner hosting etiquette, beverages, formal to semi formal table settings. There is even a chapter regarding table setting for children.The last page entitled "Hints for the Housewife," gives additional advice. The book is in good condition.

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Table settings and decorations

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Books