{"product_id":"the-victorian-house-coloring-book-paperback","title":"The Victorian House Coloring Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKristin Helberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharming original illustrations re-create domestic architecture and interior design of a typical Victorian home. Exterior, front porch, parlor, kitchen, library, dining room, bedroom, bathroom, more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen this book and you'll soon find yourself immersed in the wonderful gingerbread world of Victorian architecture and interior design. From a nostalgic introduction by John Philip Sousa III to the charming original illustrations of Daniel Lewis, \u003ci\u003eThe Victorian House Coloring Book\u003c\/i\u003e invites children and colorists to re-create the furnishings, color schemes, and rich decorations of a lovely Victorian home.\u003cbr\u003eComprising a complete household tour, these beautifully authentic illustrations depict the exterior, attic, front hallway, parlor, library, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, bathroom (including a water closet), and basement. In addition, a delightful double-page spread shows the garden with a gazebo.\u003cbr\u003eTypical of Victorian-era house, which often combined several architectural styles, the house shown here blends a simple Italianate exterior with such Second Empire features as a mansard roof and dormer windows. Other styles often featured in such homes include Queen Anne and Romanesque revivals, Carpenter Gothic and Stick, and Eastlake.\u003cbr\u003eA well-researched and informative text by Kristin Helberg accompanies each illustration, commenting on furnishings and architectural details and providing insight into the historical background and everyday life of the era. Dollhouse buffs, who consistently prefer the Victorian style to all others, will welcome this handsome book, while designers and illustrators will be especially pleased that all the illustrations are royalty free. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 11.85 x 7.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 1980\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756105662752,"sku":"9780486239088","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/f5884841b872d6d31b4b8a3f5f8eb2c2.webp?v=1780074339","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-victorian-house-coloring-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}