Atomic Home: A Guided Tour of the American Dream
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Book Description
From the glory days of linoleum and wood paneling to innovations in dishwashers, ovens, and washing machines, ATOMIC HOME: A GUIDED TOUR OF THE AMERICAN DREAM remembers the fads, fashions, and inventions of the postwar American dream home. With the war over, soldiers returned home to an unprecedented time of prosperity; the family home, with its white picket fence, became the status quo. Suburbs boomed and keeping up with the Joneses became a way of life for wives and weekend home-improvement warriors. Brimming with vintage illustrated advertisements depicting the "latest" in furniture, bathroom designs, and much more, ATOMIC HOME offers cultural commentary and design inspirations for an era that defined the modern family dwelling.
About the Author
WHITNEY MATHESON is a writer and columnist for USATODAY.com, where her pop-culture column, Pop Candy, appears each week. Her work has also appeared in Slate and USA Today, and on XM Radio. She lives with her husband in Washington, D.C.
Atomic Home: A Guided Tour of the American Dream,Whitney Matheson,Collectors Press,1888054891,20th century,Decorating - General,General,History,History: American,Home Improvement / Construction,House & Home,Interior Design - General,Interior decoration,Residential Buildings Architecture,Residential Interior Design,Suburban homes,United States
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