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100 1 _aBaum, L. Frank
_q(Lyman Frank),
_d1856-1919
245 1 4 _aThe art of decorating dry goods windows and interiors
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-05-11
508 _aRichard Tonsing, Mary Glenn Krause, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cChicago: The Show Window Publishing Company, 1900
653 _aShow windows -- Design -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aDisplay of merchandise -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aDry-goods
856 4 _uhttps://collections.library.yale.edu/pdfs/17381878.pdf
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73606
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