Death in the Dining Room: And. Other Tales of Victorian Times

This non-fiction book explores Victorian America's attitudes toward culture, class, gender, and status by examining common  household items, such as the dining room sideboard. The book uses specific furnishings, including hallstands, parlor organs, and seating furniture, as a way to understand the Victorian mindset. It delves into the public image and social rituals surrounding different areas of the Victorian home, particularly the front hall and dining room. 

The author, Kenneth L. Ames, is a prominent interpreter of American Victorian culture.The first edition was published in 1995 by Temple University Press. Ithas 280 pages, and dust jacket- very good condition.