The art of the table : a complete guide to table setting, table manners, and tableware / Suzanne von Drachenfels ; drawings by Kelly Luscombe.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Von Drachenfels, Suzanne, 1928-

Contributor:

Chef Fritz Blank Culinary Archive and Library (University of Pennsylvania)

Culinary Collection (University of Pennsylvania)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tableware.

Table setting and decoration.

Table etiquette.

Penn Provenance:

Blank, Fritz (bookplate) (donor)

Physical Description:

592 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, color photographs ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York : Simon & Schuster, [2000]

Summary:

"Home Comforts" meets Miss Manners in this elegant, comprehensive guide to the table -- an invaluable resource for every aspect of formal and informal dining and entertainment. 130 line drawings throughout. 16 pages of color photos.

Contents:

Dining fundamentals

Dinnerware

Flatware

Stemware

Table linens

Serving techniques

Dining finesse

Menu plan

Table manners.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 551-558) and index.

Local Notes:

Blank Collection copy has dust-jacket retained.

Blank Collection copy has bookplate of Chef Fritz Blank.

ISBN:

0684847329

9780684847320

OCLC:

43929988

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