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Victorian Homes

The document discusses the characteristics of Victorian homes, emphasizing larger windows, intricate plasterwork, and a focus on comfort with more furniture. It highlights the challenges of indoor living, such as poor ventilation and sanitation, while also noting the era's fascination with outdoor activities. Additionally, it touches on the evolution of household appliances, marking the introduction of electric lighting and various kitchen innovations by the late 19th century.

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Victorian Homes

The document discusses the characteristics of Victorian homes, emphasizing larger windows, intricate plasterwork, and a focus on comfort with more furniture. It highlights the challenges of indoor living, such as poor ventilation and sanitation, while also noting the era's fascination with outdoor activities. Additionally, it touches on the evolution of household appliances, marking the introduction of electric lighting and various kitchen innovations by the late 19th century.

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VICTORIAN HOMES: “LIGHT AND AIR”

I. INTRO: chgs include lger windows, delicate plasterwork, wallpaper,


and a fitted carpet. Much more furniture, special chairs, sofas, tables:
designed for comfort; more dense w/ objects and softening effect
--owned hundreds of books; special room for reading
BUT no central heating, commodes: aristocrats considered it crude to
share a bathroom with others
II. Inside: horror of bad smells , epidemics
Stuffy interiors but also addicted to outdoors: bicycling,sprots,
gymnastics, seaside holidays
Bathing increased, but often cold or tepid water
Lighting: candles (100=1 lightbulb); gaslight

“EFFICIENCY”

So many appliances, all manual, so many domestics


1877 first electric lights, and by 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, “Model Electric
Kitchen” included rang, broiler, water heater; soon iron, toasters, etc.

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