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Artistic houses : being a series of interior views of a number of the most beautiful and celebrated homes in the United States : with a description of the art treasures contained therein

D. Appleton & Co.

1883–84

Artistic houses : being a series of interior views of a number of the most beautiful and celebrated homes in the United States : with a description of the art treasures contained therein by D. Appleton & Co.

Dimensions

2 volumes in 4, [193] leaves of plates ; Height: 20 1/2 in. (52 cm)

Department

The Libraries

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Accession Number

153 Ar7 F

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of America's Gilded Age with *Artistic Houses*, a lavish two-volume publication issued by D. Appleton &. in 1883–84. This grand folio, measuring an impressive 20½ inches tall, features [193] leaves of plates interior views of the nation's most celebrated homes—from New York mansions to Newport villas. Accompanied by detailed descriptions, it showcases the art treasures within, including paintings, sculptures, and furnishings amassed by industrial tycoons like the Vanderbilts and Astors. Produced during a era of rapid industrialization and newfound wealth, the book ...

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