**Intact Gift Giving Condition book**

What household belongings did people own in the 17th century? The tangible world behind the paintings: a fresh look at the 17th century through the real objects of everyday life Published with Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. At Home in the 17th Century opens the door to everyday domestic life and brings the reader closer to the people of the time―from everyday objects such as combs and brooms used for personal care and household chores, to wedding rings and christening gifts that marked important life events. Instead of familiar idealized genre paintings, this book focuses on real life.