Pantry——the crisp，even tidy，sound of the word conveys a sense of order and“a place for everything and everything in its place。”Perhaps the origin of that well-worn cliché comes from The Practical Housekeeper，written by Mrs Elizabeth Ellet in 1857：“Let there be a place for every article，and when not jn use let every article be in its place”

Pantries are more than just order and abundance——they can be an attractive design element of your home。For CCnturics pantries have existed as separate rooms off the kitchen，varying in style from Victorian to twentieth century to great estate to modern。Although pantry uses have Changed over time，the pantry is again one of the most requested features in today's homes。The Pantry is an unprecedented history and design book of an importantdomestic place。It throws open the doors of an interesting utilitarian space，revealing its historical evolution，calling forth nostalgic memories，and presenting ideas for the modern kitchen。

Knowing the pantry's history will help you better understand how to style your own pantry according to the design ofyour home and your personal preference。

The Pantry inspires both those looking to construct a pantry and those determining how to decorate an existing one。With its evocative photography and period references，you can better appreciate how the pantry came t be，giving your kitchen vintage appeal and historical authenticity。Anyone can create a pantry，and，better yet，anyone can design a pantry to fit their individual needs。

IN THE PANTRY

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THE EARLY AMERICAN PANTRY：LARDERS，BUTT'RIES，AND STOREROOMS

THE FARMHOUSE PANTRY：WORKROOMS OF SELF-SUFFICIENCY

THE VICTORIAN PANTRY：THE REALM OF DOMESTICITY

THE GREAT ESTATE PANTRY：DOMESTIC OFFICES ON A GRAND SCALE

THE TWENTIETH-CENTURY PANTRY：ITS RISE，FALL，AND RETURN

THE MODERN PANTRY：WHERE EVERYTHING OLD IS NEw AGAIN

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SoURCES FOR THE PANTRY

PANTRIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

PHOTO CREDITS AND PERMISSIONS