Images featured in Investigating Family, Food, and Housing Themes in Social Studies Select the image to view a larger version with additional information. Aladdin Homes Mail Order Advertisement, 1912 Hall and parlor house – early American housing I house – early American housing When beds were in the parlor, 1867 Reed organs and pianos, 19th century middle class status symbol. 17th century genre painting of Dutch middle class, urban home 19th century middle class woman’s sphere in the home