The art of decorating dry goods windows and interiors : A complete manual of…
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"The Art of Decorating Dry Goods Windows and Interiors" by L. Frank Baum is a practical manual focusing on window trimming and interior decorating, written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for novices in the field, detailing techniques and strategies for effectively displaying merchandise to attract customers. It covers the principles of design, color harmony, and effective use of space in retail environments. The opening of
the book introduces the historical significance of window displays in merchandising, illustrating how traders have always understood the importance of showcasing their goods. Baum outlines the evolution of window displays, from ancient peddlers to modern establishments, emphasizing that a well-decorated window is essential for business success. He sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the principles of store design, the technical fundamentals of window trimming, and the artistic aspects of creating an appealing showcase that effectively sells goods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baum, L. Frank (Lyman Frank), 1856-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | The art of decorating dry goods windows and interiors : A complete manual of window trimming, designed as an educator in all the details of the art, according to the best accepted methods, and treating fully every important subject |
| Original Publication | Chicago: The Show Window Publishing Company, 1900. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, Mary Glenn Krause, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HF: Social sciences: Commerce |
| Subject | Show windows -- Design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Display of merchandise -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Subject | Dry-goods |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73606 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-73606-8 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 857 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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