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100 1  Azzarito, Amy. 
245 14 The elements of a home|h[OverDrive/Libby electronic 
       resource]|bCurious histories behind everyday household 
       objects, from pillows to forks.|cAmy Azzarito. 
260    |c2020. 
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520    The Elements of a Home   reveals the fascinating stories 
       behind more than 60 everyday household objects and 
       furnishings.   Brimming with amusing anecdotes and 
       absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a 
       treasure trove of curiosities.  With tales from the 
       kitchen, the bedroom, and every room in between, these 
       pages expose how napkins got their start as lumps of dough
       in ancient Greece,  why forks were once seen as immoral 
       tools of the devil, and how Plato devised one of the 
       earliest alarm clocks using rocks and water—plus so 
       much more. • A charming book for anyone who loves 
       history, design, or décor • Readers discover 
       tales from every nook and cranny of a home. • Entries
       feature historical details from locations all over the 
       world, including Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa. 
       As a design historian and former managing editor of 
       Design*Sponge, author Amy Azzarito has crafted an engaging,
       whimsical history of the household objects you've never 
       thought twice about.  The result is a fascinating book 
       filled with tidbits from a wide range of cultures and 
       places about the history of domestic luxury.  • 
       Filled with lovely illustrations by Alice Pattullo • 
       Perfect for anyone who adores interior design, trivia, 
       history, and unique facts • Great for those who 
       enjoyed The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from 
       History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy by Rick Beyer, 
       An Uncommon History of Common Things by Bethanne Patrick 
       and John Thompson, Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An 
       Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights by Jessica Kerwin 
       Jenkins 
533    Electronic reproduction.|bSan Francisco :|cChronicle Books
       LLC,|d2020.|nRequires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) 
       or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 51356 KB) or Adobe 
       Digital Editions (file size: 34966 KB) or Kobo app or 
       compatible Kobo device (file size: N/A KB). 
650  0 Interior decoration|xHistory. 
650  0 Home furnishings|xHistory. 
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