Shocking improvements : electricity in the American household at the turn of the twentieth century

Author

Evans, Richard F.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Nineteenth century. 2000, Num. 1, Vol. 20, 29-33, 7 ill.

ISSN

0097-5184

Abstract (en)

Discusses the introduction of electricity into American homes in the late nineteenth century, focusing on its use for lighting, call bells and other communication devices, various early electric appliances, burglar alarms, elevators, and vacuum cleaners. Examines the Christian Heurich Mansion in Washington, D.C. as a case study.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1800-1945 -- Architecture -- United States
• Houses
• Architecture
• Electricity
• Electric lighting
• Appliances
• Bells
• Elevators
• Christian Heurich Mansion||Washington, DC (USA)
• United States
• 1800-1900

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1800-1945 -- Architecture -- États-Unis
• Maison
• Architecture
• Electricité
• Lumière électrique
• Appareil ménager
• Cloche
• Ascenseur
• Christian Heurich Mansion||Washington, DC (USA)
• Etats-Unis
• 1800-1900

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier20030101-00096914

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