Elsie Lillian Hutchinson
''Department Store Merchandise Manuals: The House Furnishings Department, Kitchenware And Laundry Equipment'' is a comprehensive guidebook written by Elsie Lillian Hutchinson in 1918. The book is a detailed reference guide for department store employees, specifically those working in the house furnishings department, kitchenware, and laundry equipment. The book covers a wide range of topics related to these departments, including the history of house furnishings, the various types of fabrics used in home decor, and the different styles of furniture available. It also provides detailed information on kitchenware, including the different types of cookware, utensils, and appliances available, as well as tips on how to care for them.In addition, the book includes a section on laundry equipment, covering the different types of washing machines, dryers, and ironing equipment available, as well as tips on how to use and maintain them.The author, Elsie Lillian Hutchinson, was an experienced department store manager and buyer, and her expertise is evident in the detailed and practical advice provided in the book. Overall, ''Department Store Merchandise Manuals: The House Furnishings Department, Kitchenware And Laundry Equipment'' is a valuable resource for anyone working in these departments, as well as for anyone interested in the history and development of home furnishings and appliances in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.