Up, up and away

Article Abstract:

The use of pictures of hot air balloons to decorate pieces such as snuffboxes, fans and ceramics made from the end of the eighteenth century is described, with focus on the attraction of balloons through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Portrayals, Popular culture, Hot air balloons, Snuff boxes and bottles, Eighteenth century

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The romance of Welsh lovespoons

Article Abstract:

A history of Welsh lovespoons and their current status as collectors items is presented. Lovespoons bearing symbolic decorations intricately carved from wood were originally presented as tokens of love to mark the beginning of courtship.

Donations, Rites, ceremonies and celebrations, Antiques, Welsh, Welsh (British people), Marriage customs and rites, Souvenir spoons, Marriage customs

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Shawls: a 19th century fashion

Article Abstract:

Nineteenth century shawls are an exciting and unexplored category of vintage clothing, with collectors' interests being awoken by the current fashion for pashminas.

Vintage clothing, Shawls

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