Monthly Archives: November 2018

Cheerful and Bright (and Smoky): Staying Warm in 19th-Century American Homes

Posted on November 15, 2018 by mansionmusings

Stories about the effects of cold weather in the 19th century are plentiful. Ink sometimes froze. Pitchers cracked and broke overnight when the water in them turned to ice. Bitterly cold wind made its way through poorly sealed windows and … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: November 2018

Cheerful and Bright (and Smoky): Staying Warm in 19th-Century American Homes

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