Artistic Homes are self-fashioned houses that celebrate the American Gilded Age’s spirit of self-fashioning. These abodes preserve the form and feeling of a room while preserving the function of its occupant. They are often surrounded by stylish elevations. These are a perfect place to start a family or retire.
Artistic Homes is a celebration of American Gilded Age self-fashioning
In the early nineteenth century, many American families were wealthy enough to afford elaborate homes. While their wealth was often reflected in extravagant decorations, this was not the case for most working-class families. Industrialization and a growing middle class made self-fashioning increasingly important.
The images in Artistic Houses capture the feeling and form of each room. They are reproduced in a limited edition and published by D. Appleton and Company in 1883. The two volumes, each with only 500 copies, were issued over a two-year period. The volumes of Artistic Homes were designed to be a part of the readership’s experience of their homes, but contain no humans. In this way, the book functions synedochically for the homes’ inhabitants.
During the Gilded Age, women were branding themselves through a slew of new fashion houses. Many American women bought their clothes from pioneers of haute couture in Paris, including Charles Worth, Jacques Doucet, and Paul Poiret. American women also embraced modern designs through Madame Jeanne Paquin, who demonstrated a series of innovative designs at the 1900s World Fair. However, American dressmakers did not have their moment until World War I disrupted the flow of European goods to the US.
The success of Artistic Homes lies in its method of distribution. It was given out by pre-selected buyers, so the publisher did not need to pay for advertising and publicity. There were also few contemporaneous published references, so the publication of Artistic Homes was only available to a small, select group of buyers.
The period’s fashion did not change the dress code in public, but it did catch on in private homes of wealthy women. The result was the emergence of the popular tea gown, the elaborate predecessor of today’s viral “nap dress.” The tea gown often concealed a hefty boned bodice and was a popular fashion choice. A famous example is the tea dress of Adelaide Frick, wife of art collector Henry Clay Frick. It is currently preserved at the Frick Museum in Pittsburgh.
It preserves both the form and feeling of a room
Artistic houses are a series of books featuring interior photographs that preserve both the form and feel of a room. The books, published by D. Appleton and Company in New York, are limited to 500 copies each and are divided into 10 sections. Each page contains a photograph, text, and other details that lead the reader through the space. The photographs highlight objects, materials, styles, and furnishings.
It is owned by Bob Eaton
Artistic Homes is a West Central Florida residential construction company owned by Bob Eaton. Bob Eaton was born in Colorado and grew up in Arkansas City. At eleven years old, he bought his first car and spent $15 to get it running. By the time he was fourteen, he had a driver’s license. In 1963, Eaton graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in mechanical engineering. He then worked for General Motors Corporation, where he held various engineering positions. In 1988, he joined Chrysler as vice chairman and soon thereafter became the chairman and chief executive officer.
Robert Young Eaton was born in 1875. His grandfather, Sir John Craig Eaton, was a Canadian businessman and also owned Eaton’s department store. Robert Eaton’s father, Timothy Eaton, was also a businessman. They had five children, including Robert Young Eaton, who worked for Eaton’s. His father and uncle were both involved with the company, and he later served as the company’s president.
The company is located in Spring Hill, Florida. It specializes in residential construction and is a member of the Hernando Builders Association. In addition, it is a member of the National Association of Home Builders and the Florida Home Builders Association. Artistic Homes is also a member of the Hernando County Chamber of Commerce.
