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Forgotten Elegance: The Art, Artifacts, and Peculiar History of Victorian and Edwardian Entertaining in America,Used
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History students and Victorian enthusiasts looking for comprehensive information on dining practices of Victorian America will find this book a vital resource. Revealing the history of 19thcentury dining, clothing, and etiquette, the volume includes sample menus and explicit instructions explaining how to recreate a dinner, tea, breakfast, or lunch in the 21st century. Collectors of china, crystal, and silver will also find this book helpful because it provides a photograph of each piece of tableware that was used, with a history and description of the item.After explaining the different dining styles and the way they evolved into rituals of the Victorian era, a formal dinner is examined course by course. The Schollanders present the history and uses of various wines and show they were matched with different foods. They also explain the evolution of silver, crystal, and china pieces. Additionally the book includes an explanation of the seating order at the Victorian table, correct Victorian table manners, invitations and menu cards, correct dress for dinner guests, correct table settings, the role of servants, and stepbystep instructions for recreating a formal Victorian dinner, tea, breakfast, or lunch.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Forgotten Elegance'? A: The book focuses on the dining practices, clothing, and etiquette of Victorian America, detailing the history of 19th-century entertaining.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Forgotten Elegance'? A: The author of 'Forgotten Elegance' is Wendell Schollander.
- Q: How many pages does 'Forgotten Elegance' have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What year was 'Forgotten Elegance' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2002.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples for dining? A: Yes, it includes sample menus and step-by-step instructions for recreating formal dining experiences.
- Q: Is 'Forgotten Elegance' suitable for collectors? A: Yes, collectors of china, crystal, and silver will find helpful photographs and descriptions of tableware used in the Victorian era.
- Q: What topics are covered regarding Victorian dining etiquette? A: The book covers seating orders, correct table manners, invitations, menu cards, and appropriate dress for dinner guests.
- Q: Can I find information about wines in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a history and uses of various wines and how they are matched with different foods.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for history students? A: Absolutely, it serves as a vital resource for history students and Victorian enthusiasts interested in the dining practices of the era.