The Country House Dining Room: A History of Georgian Feasting by Amy Boyington H
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The Country House Dining Room: A History of Georgian Feasting by Amy Boyington H. The Country House Dining Room by Amy Boyington. Author Amy Boyington. Table settings, featuring intricate porcelain, silverware, and glassware emphasised the importance of aesthetic presentation, further reinforcing the owner's social aspirations. The Country House Dining Room by Amy Boyington Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Combining architectural, social, and cultural history to explore the significance of the Country House Dining Room during the Georgian era The eighteenth-century country house dining room was a symbol of social status, wealth, and cultural refinement, operating as both a functional space and a theatrical venue for displaying power. Drawing on the most fashionable architectural styles of the day, these rooms were meticulously crafted to convey the owner's affluence and sophistication. The design and decoration of the dining room itself became an integral part of the dining experience, with fine art, antique sculptures, and exquisite furnishings enhancing the room's grandeur. Table settings, featuring intricate porcelain, silverware, and glassware emphasised the importance of aesthetic presentation, further reinforcing the owner's social aspirations. This book charts how the country house dining room encapsulated the social, cultural, and political dynamics of the Georgian era. Through its design, rituals, and contradictions, it served as a microcosm of the broader societal values and hierarchies of the time. Dining was not merely about sustenance, but a reflection of status, identity, and the complexities of social interaction. Details ISBN 0300276923 ISBN-13 9780300276923 Title The Country House Dining Room Author Amy Boyington Format Hardcover Year 2026 Pages 208 Publisher Yale University Press GEItemID:177844338; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
