A Guide to the "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook, c.1940s
A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number
Ms2013-026
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Special Collections, Virginia Tech
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
USA
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Processed by: Kira A. Dietz, Archivist, Special Collections
Adminstrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:"An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook, Ms2013-026, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
The "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook was purchased by Special Collections in December 2012.
Alternate Form Available
Letters and any available transcripts have been digitized and are available online .
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook was completed in June 2013.
Biographicial Information
The item does not include any indication of who may have compiled it or owned it.
Scope and Content
The collection consists of an illustrated scrapbook, detailing the set up for a household, possibly compiled for a new bride or a school assignment. Each room is mapped out and illustrated with magazine pictures and includes a price list of furnishings and housewares. There are also images of food and suggested menus. The last page includes a total cost for the home and suggested utilities, furnishings, appliances, linens, etc. of about $12,500.
Index Terms
- Architecture
- Cocktail History Collection
- Cocktails--History
- History of Food and Drink
- History of Women in Architecture