num_pages: 280
description: Takes a look at Victorian America, and explores the minds of Victorians by examining some of their most distinctive and fascinating creations. The five essays in the book discuss specific pieces - hallstands, sideboards, embroidered mottoes, parlor organs, and seating furniture - within the context of broader cultural issues and concerns.
language: English
title: Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture
titlecomplete: Death in the Dining Room and Other Tales of Victorian Culture (American Civilization)
genres: History, American History, 19th Century, Grad School, Material Culture, Nonfiction, Art
ratings_count: 97
series: American Civilization
publisher: Temple University Press