Austen Chat

Jane Austen & the Decorative Arts: A Visit with Kristen Miller Zohn


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During the Georgian era, gender differences in domestic goods became increasingly common. For example, a gentleman's writing desk was a sturdy, substantial piece of furniture, while a lady’s desk was a small, delicate writing table.  In this episode we sit down with art historian and museum curator Kristen Miller Zohn to discuss gender and the decorative arts in general, and how Austen’s references to consumer goods in her novels—from furniture and wallpaper to breakfast sets, muslin gowns, and toothpick cases—reveal important information about her characters. 

Read the transcript, show notes, and guest bio:  https://jasna.org/austen/podcast/ep10

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