Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from Planning and Furnishing the Home, Practical and Economical Suggestions for the Homemaker
The book differs from other available books on the subject. There is a group of valuable books on historic furniture, intended chie?y for the connoisseur, and another group of practical books, which either give nothing on the historic side or deal with expensive furnishings. Miss Quinn has written a book between these two classes, with a statement of principles and a rapid review of historic furniture because these are necessary as a basis, but with the practical side of details, directions, and prices that will assist the buyer of average means. Giving prices is always a difficult matter, and usually brings criticism, but, on the other hand, the possible range of prices is of the first importance to the average purchaser. Perhaps the main purpose of the book is to show that the family whose purse is slim can nevertheless have a beautiful setting if intelligence, interest, a reasonable amount of time, and the knowledge this book gives can be added to the money available.
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