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Beyond the Picket Fence: The Places and Spaces We Call Home

A LibGuide to compliment "Beyond the Picket Fence: The Places and Spaces We Call Home," an exhibit currently on display at the National Museum of Psychology.

Making Home

If home makes you think of a physical place, what does that place look like? Have you decorated or arranged it in a particular way? Does it reflect your culture, your interests, or popular trends? How has the design of this place been shaped by the chores and activities you do there? This section examines the material culture of home, from designs that maximize efficiency to picture-perfect ideals to the everyday objects that bring us comfort and safety. 

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