Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria : a mirror to the world
Gere, Charlotte2010
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This text rewrites the history of jewellery in the age of Victoria. Topics discussed in depth include: the importance of jewellery in the life of the Queen herself, jewellery and dress, the language of jewellery, the cult of novelty, and the contribution of archaeological discoveries.
Main title:
Jewellery in the age of Queen Victoria : a mirror to the world / Charlotte Gere and Judy Rudoe.
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Imprint:
London : British Museum, 2010.
Collation:
464 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9780714128191 (hbk)
Dewey class:
739.270903
Language:
English
BRN:
1699455