from the prologue: exploring in detail the transition between plain and utilitarian hardware of the early 19th century versus the sudden emergence of ornamental bronze hardware in the 1870s however, is not my focus, and thus will be avoided (there is virtually no literature regarding that subject). nor will i provide a comprehensive history of the house, or the people living there. instead, my specific intention revolves around an in-depth, photographic exploration and documentation of the house hardware as i found it 60 pages. compiled and written by eric j. norstrom. the ebook contains 93 pages of photography and descriptions revolving around the historic le duc mansion interior hardware.