Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society
1700–1880
The charm of this remarkable book is overwhelming, in which antique boxes and tea caddiesalong with the people who inspired, made, and used themdance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of 18th- and 19th-century boxes. Les mer
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The charm of this remarkable book is overwhelming, in which antique boxes and tea caddiesalong with the people who inspired, made, and used themdance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of 18th- and 19th-century boxes. The extensive text covers wooden, tortoiseshell, ivory, papier-mâché, and lacquer boxes. There are chapters on Anglo-Indian, Scottish, Irish, Penwork, Straw work, and Tunbridge ware boxes, as well as on boxes made for special purposes. Captions include complete descriptions, values, and circa dates for all boxes shown. The 1,000 plus images include original drawings, magnificent photographs of complete pieces, and close-ups illustrating the structure and decoration of boxes. This is an indispensable companion for box collectors and reflects fascinating information about cultural forces that shaped the 18th and 19th centuries.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 384
- ISBN
- 9780764356216
- Utgave
- 2. utg.
- Utgivelsesår
- 2018
- Format
- 31 x 23 cm
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