This book was discovered by an HPA member in one of the  Australian State Heritage Organisation's bookshop.
"The Art of Keeping House" is a well-researched ... illustrated guide to furnishing, presenting, cleaning ...The second part of the book is an A to Z guide on cleaning household objects and materials, based on an in-house manual used by Trust curatorial staff, but expanded and adapted to be comprehensive and accessible to a general readership." [Inside cover blurb.]

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"The first part of the book is a quick historical survey of the features of particular periods, and provides a brief history of Australian interiors and furnishings in the context of how they may be adapted for use today...
....The second part of the book is an A to Z guide on cleaning household objects and materials, based on an in-house manual used by Trust curatorial staff, but expanded and adapted to be comprehensive and accessible to a general readership. With instructions on how to polish pewter, wash ceramic, clean linoleum, remove stains from textiles, clean leather, store and clean books, photographs and furniture and so on, this section will tell you how to handle the items, what you need and help you to create the right environment for your precious items." Blurb on inside cover

Title: Art of Keeping House, The
Author: Historic Houses Trust
Category: Non Fiction
ISBN: 9781740661584
Dimensions: 255 x 208 mm
Price: $55.00
Imprint: Hardie Grant Books
Format: Paperback
Publication Date: 01 May 2004

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