The National Trust Manual of Housekeeping: A New Edition of the Practical Guide to the Conservation of Old Houses And Their Contents

by Sandwith (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1993

  $4.25

  This manual gives advice on how to clean and care for the fragile interiors of historic houses and how to handle and store the household objects that contribute so much to their interest. This practical guide is designed for those responsible for the upkeep of historic houses, and to anyone who owns a watercolour or a piece of antique furniture as well as anyone interested in how the National Trust looks after the houses and collections in its care.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1991

  $4.55

  How do you spring-clean a tapestry or dust a stuffed lion? These and many other tasks necessary in the upkeep of National Trust Houses are described in this revised and expanded edition. It gives advice on how to clean and care for the fragile interiors of historic houses and how to handle and store household objects that contribute so much to their interest. Materials and equipment are listed in appendices with the names and addresses of recommended suppliers.