Victorian Style: Classic Homes of North America
- ISBN-10
- 0762413123
- ISBN-13
- 9780762413126
- Category
- Architecture
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- Courage Books
- Authors
- Running Press, Cheri Y. Gay
Description
North American Victorian architecture and interior design are explored in detail in this essential look at an enduring style. Packed with spectacular original photographs and informative text, this lively book opens a door to the ornate decorative past. It examines the architecture of this eclectic period as it has survived and is interpreted today, and explains through myriad examples how Victorian style can be recreated in every room of the house.
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