“Serving 19th Century Style” extended reading list

Abell, Mrs. L.G. Woman in Her Various Relations: Containing Practical Rules for American Females. New York: Fairchild, 1855.

A Catalogue of Tin, Japanned, & Zinc Wares, Sold by Robert Howard & Co…. London: J.H.Banks, 1842

Beecher, Harriet. Miss Beecher’s Domestic Receipt-Book. New York: Harper, 1856.

Beecher, Harriet. Miss Beecher’s Housekeeper and Healthkeeper. New York: Harper, 1874.

Child. The American Frugal Housewife. New York: Wood, 1841.

Freeman, Dr. Larry. Victorian Silver. Watkins Glen, NY: Century House, 1967. This book has lots of interesting information and illustrations. Sadly, most are not captioned.

Holland, Margaret. Silver: An Illustrated Guide to American and British Silver. London: Octopus Books, 1973, reprinted 1991.

Leslie, Eliza. Miss Leslie’s Lady’s House-Book; a Manual of Domestic Economy. Philadelphia: Hart, 1850.

Laughlin, Ledlie Irmin. Pewter in America: Its Makers and Their Marks, Vol 3. Barre, Massachusetts: Barre, 1971.

Osterberg, Richard. Yesterday’s Silver for Today’s Table. Atglen, PA: Schiffer, 2001. This book has exceptional color photographs and shows original examples next to modern examples.

Pewter Collectors Club of America, Inc. Pewter in American Life. Providence, RI: Mowbray, 1984.

Pickford, Ian Silver Flatware: English, Irish and Scottish 1660-1980. Woodbridge, Suffolk: Antique Collectors Club, 1995.

Simmonds, Peter Lund. The Dictionary of Trade Products, Manufacturing, and Technical Terms. London: Routledge, 1858.

Stevens, Ed. Domestic Economy for Girls. This book provides a detailed account the serving dishes used. Two draw backs for us include the 12-17 years post era publication and the London publication.

Stowe, Harriet Beecher. House and Home Papers. BostonL Ticknor and Fields, 1865.

To see examples of japanned trays please see the Wolverhampton Arts and Gallery at www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk