02145cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000550011324500300016826400510019830000470024933600260029633700260032233800360034850000310038450800990041552011620051453400450167665300240172165300130174565300300175885600430178825294UtSlPG20260610133559.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aBurgess, Fred. W.q(Frederick William),d1855-194510aChats on Household Curios 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-05-02  aProduced by Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.  a"Chats on Household Curios" by Fred. W. Burgess is a collection of reflections and insights on domestic antiques written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the charm and history associated with everyday household items that have transformed into curiosities over time. The author aims to foster a greater appreciation for these relics, emphasizing their sentimental and historical significance beyond mere monetary value.  The opening of the book introduces the author's appreciation for household antiques and sets the tone for a discussion on the emotional connection individuals have with these artifacts. Burgess reflects on how these curios, whether of significant value or just nostalgic charm, accumulate within family homes and carry stories of past generations. He underscores the impact of changing domestic habits and aesthetic preferences on the items we cherish, illustrating how modern collectors find joy in recognizing and preserving the history behind their household relics. The focus is on cultivating a love for antiquities and understanding their place in our homes and lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInterior decoration  aAntiques  aCollectors and collecting40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25294