"An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook,

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

Permission to publish material from "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.

Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:"An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook, Ms2013-026, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.2 Cubic Feet 1 flat box
Abstract:
The collection consists of an illustrated scrapbook, detailing the set up for a household, possibly compiled for a new bride or a school assignment.
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information:"An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook, Ms2013-026, Special Collections, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of an illustrated scrapbook, detailing the set up for a household, possibly compiled for a new bride or a school assignment. Each room is mapped out and illustrated with magazine pictures and includes a price list of furnishings and housewares. There are also images of food and suggested menus. The last page includes a total cost for the home and suggested utilities, furnishings, appliances, linens, etc. of about $12,500.

Biographical / historical:

The item does not include any indication of who may have compiled it or owned it.

Acquisition information:
The "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook was purchased by Special Collections in December 2012.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the "An Ideal Home" Illustrated Scrapbook was completed in June 2013.