The 20th century household guide : being a popular referee on subjects of household enquiry, including housekeeping, furnishing, decorating, domestic cookery, needlework, gardening, medicine, law, amusements, &c., &c. / edited by Alfred H. Miles, assisted by a staff of specialists.

Date:
1909
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Credit: The 20th century household guide : being a popular referee on subjects of household enquiry, including housekeeping, furnishing, decorating, domestic cookery, needlework, gardening, medicine, law, amusements, &c., &c. / edited by Alfred H. Miles, assisted by a staff of specialists. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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