Artifacts from Nineteenth-Century America by Elizabeth B Greene

Artifacts from Nineteenth-Century America by Elizabeth B Greene

This book presents both nationally significant objects and ordinary items from everyday life to provide insight into 19th century American society, showing readers how the production, design, function, and use of these objects can inform our understanding of the period. Artifacts from 19th Century America examines a broad array of objects representing various aspects of 19th century American society. The objects have been chosen to illuminate daily life in a number of categories including cooking, entertainment, grooming, clothing and accessories, health, household items, religious life, work, and education. The book's 53 entries include a brief introduction to the background of the object, when and why it was made, and who used it, followed by a detailed description of the object itself. Finally, each entry provides a deep dive into the object's significance and how the object reveals clues about the social, political, economic, and intellectual life of the society in which it was produced and utilized. Students and general readers alike will not only learn about the time period but also learn to use the skills of material culture theory and method, including how to draw meaningful conclusions from each object about their historical context and significance.

Elizabeth B. Greene is a freelance history writer. She serves as secretary on the Board of Trustees of the Staten Island Historical Society.

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ISBN 13	9781440871863
ISBN 10	1440871868
Title	Artifacts from Nineteenth-Century America
Author	Elizabeth B Greene
Series	Daily Life Through Artifacts
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Year published	2022-11-07
Number of pages	426
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