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Author:

Gordon, Beverly.

Title:

The saturated world : aesthetic meaning, intimate objects, women's lives, 1890-1940 / Beverly Gordon.

Edition:

1st ed.

Publisher:

University of Tennessee Press,

Copyright Date:

c2006

Description:

273 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Women--United States--Social life and customs--19th century.
Women--United States--Social life and customs--20th century.
Women--History--United States--History--19th century.
Women--History--United States--History--20th century.
Amusements--United States--History--19th century.
Amusements--United States--History--20th century.
Handicraft--United States--History--19th century.
Handicraft--United States--History--20th century.
Femmes--États-Unis--Mœurs et coutumes--19e siècle.
Femmes--États-Unis--Mœurs et coutumes--20e siècle.
Femmes--Histoire--États-Unis--Histoire--19e siècle.
Femmes--Histoire--États-Unis--Histoire--20e siècle.
Spectacles et divertissements--États-Unis--Histoire--19e siècle.
Spectacles et divertissements--États-Unis--Histoire--20e siècle.
Artisanat--États-Unis--Histoire--19e siècle.
Artisanat--États-Unis--Histoire--20e siècle.
Vrouwen.
Middenklassen.
Gezin.
Recreatie.
Zelfontwikkeling.
Verenigde Staten.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [253]-262) and index.

Contents:

The meaning of the saturated world -- The paper doll house -- Parties and party givers -- Dressing-up as embodied amusement -- Iconic dolls and household helpers -- Collecting.

ISBN:

9781572335424 (hardcover)
1572335424 (hardcover)

LCCN:

2006004333

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)