Editorial Reviews
Review
"It is a fascinating combination of information and advice, presented in a format that I find extremely easy to use."
Christine Robinson
Head Housekeeper, Chatsworth House
"the new manual is quite brilliant in it's depth and breadth of coverage."
Cornerstone
"Essential reading for those involved in the care of historic houses"
The Field
"It is extraodinarily generous of the Trust to put such effort into a maanual which will help museums and country houses worldwide."
Country Life
"There really is only one possible Christmas present for anyone who may need in the future to spring clean a stuffed tiger, buff up a marble hall, or worry about sooty deposits on their nymphs."
The Guardian
"the book will be seized on by anyone who aspires to look after his or her house or favourite dinner service properly, whether pukka antique or not."
The Daily Telegraph
"there are many -nuggets of wisdom to help maintain every home"
The Times
...The National Trust Manual of Housekeeping is an interesting read..." -- This Old House
"...a compelling read if you like old things...the authors leave few obscure facts undiscussed... a jolly good romp for readers..." Star Tribune
Book Description
The Manual of Housekeeping is essential reading for all those involved in the care of historic houses and their collections. Building on the success of bestselling earlier editions, this greatly expanded manual covers a wider range of subjects in greater detail and includes the very latest thinking on housekeeping theory and practice.
The National Trust gives detailed practical guidance on the care and maintenance of fragile interiors and the decorative fixtures, fittings and objects that contribute so much to their interest. In particular, this book highlights the ways in which preventative conservation measures can help reduce the need for expensive repair at a later date. It also explains how to strike the balance between the care and display of historic interiors and the provision for public access.
Written by internationally renowned specialists and produced by the National Trust, this book brings together many years of practical experience in the care of hundreds of internationally renowned historic houses and their collections.
*Expanded and beautifully illustrated, covering objects not in earlier editions - carriages, mosaics and tiles, natural history collections, plastics
*Explains how to care for objects in a house rather than in a museum environment
*Produced by the National Trust, based on its experience of caring for more than 300 internationally renowned properties
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