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Furniture 1809-1812
Pictures of Regency era furniture from Ackermann's Repository
Antique Furniture Glossary
A list and descriptions of furniture styles featuring Art Deco furniture, Art Nouveau furniture, and Arts and Crafts furniture.
Victorian Chairs, 1878
Four style of antique Victorian chairs from 1878.
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Wallpaper Resources
Restoring a period home ... find sources for wallpaper and wallcoverings.
William Morris Wallpaper
William Morris led the Arts and Crafts movement of c.1860 to 1910 and produced everything from furniture and textiles to wallpaper and jewelry.
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Blinds in Victorian Houses
Indoor and outdoor wood blinds styles.
Window Treatments
Create beautiful window treatments with designs from the turn-of-the-century.
Stencil Design for Window Curtains
Pattern for two stencils.
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Handel Lamp
Handel lamp with reverse-painted shade.
Hand-Sewn Lamp Shades
How to buy or recover a Victorian lamp shade. Article by Candy Arnold.
Lamp Shades and Candle Shades
Victorian candle shades were made of both silk and paper.
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Ingrain Carpet Runner
An 1841 ingrain woven carpet from Ithaca New York.
Antique Decorative Carpets & Area Rugs
Brief history of antique carpets and area rugs.
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E. Howard Clock Company
This clock company was established in 1842. It had offices in Boston, New York and Chicago.
Antique Waterbury Wall Clock
Marvelous 1891 Waterbury #7 wall clock in a fancy oak case with old dark finish.
Antique Carriage Clock
An antique accessory for the well-appointed Victorian carriage.
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Antique French Posters
An 1895 article on antique and vintage French Posters by Arsene Alexandre.
Golf Sports Prints - 1895
Antique golf prints by A.B. Frost. Golf pictures of golf courses and golfing scenes from the late nineteenth century.
Antique Fashion Prints
The history of antique fashion prints from the 18th century and the 19th century.
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The Hermitage
1120 acres, 32 historic buildings, dozens of archaeological sites, and a formal garden.
Frogmore House
Frogmore House is set in the magnificent private Home Park of Windsor Castle.
The Hammond House
This magnificent house has been meticulously restored by the great-grandson of one of the early owners. |
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Bathrooms for the Rich & Famous
To have bathrooms as luxurious and ornamental as their bedrooms was the fashion for the Vanderbilts on the eastern side of Central Park.
Claw Foot Tubs & More
Illustrations of a claw foot tub, toilets, etc. for Victorian bathrooms in 1899.
Bath Robes and Bathroom Luxuries
Victorian bath robes, slippers, soaps, towels and more are discussed.
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19th Century Fireplace
Stone fireplace in Victorian home.
Victorian Fireplace
Oak fireplace in Victorian home.
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Hardwood Floors
Hardwood flooring in Oak, maple, cherry, ash, birch, Brazilian cherry, and walnut hardwoods was popular.
Hardwood Flooring
Hardwood flooring in Oak, maple, cherry, ash, birch, Brazilian cherry, and walnut hardwoods has been used in Victorian homes. |
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Library
The rich man declares his new house "must not be without a butler's pantry and a library."
Dining Room
The dining room and dining room furniture.
Victorian Home Tour
Colorful inside tour of a Victorian treasure.
Apartment Living in the 19th Century
Apartment living in New York. |
Victorian Playhouse
1893 outdoor playhouse and plan.
Playhouse Plans, 1890
Architectural drawings for a Victorian playhouse found on "Millionaire's Row."
Outdoor Playhouses 1850-1930
Photographs of real outdoor playhouses made for children.
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Most Victorian houses were built with a linen closet to show the piles of sheets, pillowcases, and towels, as well as the table linen.
Antique Linens
Find antique and vintage linens, tablecloths, and quilts. |
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Google Maps Street View - Help with Remodeling?
Stroll through the streets of San Francisco and examine the famous "painted ladies" for inspiration for your next home improvement project.
Decorative Stencil Patterns
A collection of period stencils from the 1880s.
Window Treatments
Designs from the turn of the century.
Home Remodeling and Design
Modern remodeling and design ideas for your home with step-by-step guides, pictures, and video tutorials.
Silverplate
Compare your collection of silverplate serving pieces with these images. |
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