02458cam a22003373u 4500 44750 UtSlPG 20260610134028.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 NK Warner, Charles Franklin, 1857- The Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The children's library of work and play Release date is 2014-01-25 Produced by Chris Curnow, Chris Jordan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Library of Work and Play: Home Decoration" by Charles Franklin Warner is a guidebook on home decoration written in the early 20th century. The text focuses on various aspects of designing, planning, and building practical models of homes, particularly aimed at educating young people about the decorative arts. Emphasizing the importance of both utility and beauty in home decoration, the book aims to inspire creativity and craftsmanship in children and adolescents. At the start of the book, the author introduces a project undertaken by public school students in New England, who were given the challenge of designing and constructing a model house. Through this project, the students learned essential lessons about architectural planning, the significance of artistic surroundings, and effective space utilization. Warner outlines the collaborative effort between boys and girls in creating this home, highlighting their individual contributions in both design and craftsmanship while advocating for the integration of artistic expression into practical applications. This opening serves as a foundation for exploring the various themes in home decoration that the book will elaborate on in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Interior decoration Handicraft The children's library of work and play https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44750 85589 85589