Articles Archive for July 2010
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Bonheur du jour (”daytime delight”) is a very specific term for a kind of lady’s desk that became popular in the late 18th century. These exquisite furniture pieces are not as heavy as traditional desks. They are designed to be moved around the room and, as a result, their backs are often decorated. Much attention is paid to detailed ornamentation of the drawers.
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A phrenology head is a teaching tool that could help you easily learn the location of all crucial areas of the brain supposedly responsible for intellectual and moral faculties. It is a curious extension of the more traditional busts and sculptures, but they have a distinct Victorian flavor. Great for a steampunk home library!
