This paper should include (topic wise) information on Early American, Victorian, Arts and Crafts, Art Deco an Contemporary Style designs of decorative hardware in the United States. It should discuss the different styles of hardware throughout the different rooms of the house, for example, kitchen, dining room, bathroom and internal doors. It should discuss the differences in antique hardware and reproduction hardware. Hardware includes door knobs, drawer pulls, latches, hinges, knockers on front doors, railings used in balconies or stairs, wall anchors or grates and newels. All styles should be discussed. The paper should be 12 point type, double spaced, at least 8 pages in length, standard margins for a left bound paper. Footnotes are requried. A bibliography with at least 7 entries with different types of media with only 2 as internet sources, MLA style is required. Visuals are to be included and can be within the text of the body, color is preferred, or at the end with each one labeled to correlate within the paper. A cover page is required with the title of the paper and my name.


