{"product_id":"kirsch-guide-to-window-beauty-1961","title":"Kirsch Guide to Window Beauty 1961 Mid-Century Curtain Drapery Decorating Book Sturgis Michigan Retro Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Kirsch Guide to Window Beauty, a 1961 mid-century decorating guide from the Kirsch Company of Sturgis, Michigan, with 95 pages of window treatments, room ideas, and how-to instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover shows writing, stains, and wear, and the back cover is faded, but the inside pages are bright and full of lovely color illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirsch walks through every kind of window, from picture windows and corner windows to dormers and sliding glass doors, then every kind of house, from the ranch and split level to the Cape Cod and the apartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are color charts, fabric facts, and step-by-step lessons for making curtains, draperies, and slipcovers, which makes it a treasure for anyone designing or restoring a mid-century home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage home decorating guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirsch Guide to Window Beauty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirsch Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kirsch Company, Sturgis, Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover, stapled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None, as issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Interior design, home decorating, sewing how-to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in x 8 in x 1\/4 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e This guide is complete and readable, with cover wear and markings, and every flaw is named here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe inside pages are bright, with crisp color illustrations of mid-century rooms and window styles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe table of contents runs from Ranch Windows and The Split Level House to How to Make Slipcovers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages shown include Corner Windows, New Beauty for the Older Home, and Bedrooms, Private Domains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe original 25 cent price is printed on the cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous owner's name is written in cursive on the front cover, along with other pen writing and doodles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe front cover has a stain near the title, plus rubbing and edge wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe back cover shows wear and fading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe table of contents page has a brown stain near the top.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges are toned with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind more like this in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\"\u003eVintage How To Books\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1961 Kirsch guide is a window into mid-century style, and it belongs with anyone giving a home that retro look. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orders $35+ Ship Free","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50736209887487,"sku":"E2-T3-3624","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2503\/7976\/files\/kirsch-guide-to-window-beauty-1961-front.jpg?v=1792530549","url":"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/products\/kirsch-guide-to-window-beauty-1961","provider":"Reading Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}