This work examines Egyptian mummies as artifacts in pre-1900 America: how they got here, what happened to them, and how they were perceived by the public and by

This book presents both nationally significant objects and ordinary items from everyday life to provide insight into 19th century American society, showing read

This book presents both nationally significant objects and ordinary items from everyday life to provide insight into 19th century American society, showing read

Using data from archaeological excavations, patent filings, and marketing catalogs, this book provides a broad view of the introduction, spread, and use of mass

"The revised and expanded edition of Nineteenth Century Art: A Critical History embraces many aspects of the so-called 'new' art history - attention to issues o