The Modern House in America by James and Katherine Morrow Ford jewelry and fun read

and fun read

These trains (scroll through all photos to see the complete set) I purchased at the estate sale of a family in Newburyport

the pom poms at the bottom

among others

though I do not believe it is that old

The Modern House in America by James and Katherine Morrow Ford jewelry and fun readA book by architects for architects,"The Modern House" by James Ford and Katherine Morrow Ford was first published by the Architectural Book Publishing Co., Inc, NY, in 1940. Through 300+ black and white photographs, ground plans, elevations, and statements by the architect(s), including regarding factors such as site, client needs, climate, construction details, and cost, the book documents mid century modern homes built by 30+ working architects,