Enlarge Image Book: John Henry Walsh, A Manual of Domestic Economy, 1874. About this image: Title page Subjects: A Manual of Domestic Economy Enlarge Image Book: John Henry Walsh, A Manual of Domestic Economy, 1874. About this image: A Victorian woman with a green thumb often cultivated her own flowers and plants for use as decoration. Image Caption: "Fern Culture for Decorative Purposes" Subjects: A Manual of Domestic Economy ; Care of the house ; Decorating Enlarge Image Book: John Henry Walsh, A Manual of Domestic Economy, 1874. About this image: A tasteful decorating scheme Image Caption: "Chimney Breast of Back Drawing Room" Subjects: A Manual of Domestic Economy ; Decorating Enlarge Image Book: John Henry Walsh, A Manual of Domestic Economy, 1874. About this image: A well set table was a sign of a well kept home. Image Caption: "Modified Dinner A La Russe, Set Out For Eight" Subjects: A Manual of Domestic Economy ; Dining Enlarge Image Book: John Henry Walsh, A Manual of Domestic Economy, 1874. About this image: Displayed here are some of the more specialized tools used in ironing clothes. Subjects: A Manual of Domestic Economy ; Care of the house Enlarge Image Book: John Henry Walsh, A Manual of Domestic Economy, 1874. About this image: Mothers found the perambulator a great aid while raising small children. Subjects: A Manual of Domestic Economy ; Raising children