Chats on Household Curios

"Chats on Household Curios" by Fred. W. Burgess is a thoughtful look at the allure and background of old household items, written in the early 1900s. Burgess wants people to value these old things not just for their money worth but for the feelings and history they represent. The book starts by talking about why household antiques are special, pointing out our emotional links to them. These curious objects, rich or simple, build up in homes, telling stories of the families who owned them. He shines a light on how tastes change and how we start to treasure objects, as people today love finding and keeping the stories alive behind the old things in their houses, focusing on how we can learn to love old things and see how they fit into our lives and homes.