The Romance of British Colonial Style

by Tricia Foley

Book Overview

The author ofHaving TeaandLinens and Laceturns to the enduring design traditions that accompanied British colonists around the world in the 19th century.The Romance of British Colonial Styleincludes ideas for updating British colonial style to suit today's way of living, as well as a glossary, a bibliography, a filmography, and a source and travel directory.Full-color photographs.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517584255
• ISBN13: 9780517584255
• Release Date: September 1993
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.9" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

A Gorgeous, romantic style of East meets West

This is the definitive book on british colonial style. It shows the relaxed, romantic, and exotic sense of blending eastern and western styles, cultures, and manners. If you love England at the turn-of-the-century combined with exotic Asia and Africa, you will love this book. The photos are beautiful, with lovely captions and explanations for the style. Even if you don't decorate with this style, you will love it for the photos and armchair travel. Gentlemen's clubs, polo games, verandas, picnics, ....I love this book!