Things around us: furniture, clothes, utensils. An integral part of our life, so familiar that we do not always think about its history. Meanwhile, things often reflect not only the history of the development of science and technology, but also social progress, revolutionary transformations, and the most important stages in the development of society. The book offered to readers gives a historical description of many items of our life - from hats and hats to refrigerators. For a wide range of readers.