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Under glass : a victorian obsession

"An in-depth exploration of a unique segment of the Victorian decorative arts. In 650 beautiful images and fascinating text, many glass domes and the objects displayed under them are revealed and discussed in detail. Items from glorious taxidermy presentations of nature, seashell works, wax f...

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Main Author: Whitenight, John.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Atglen, PA : Schiffer Pub., c2013.
Subjects and Genres:
Art objects, Victorian > Pictorial works.
Decorative arts, Victorian > Pictorial works.
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Summary: "An in-depth exploration of a unique segment of the Victorian decorative arts. In 650 beautiful images and fascinating text, many glass domes and the objects displayed under them are revealed and discussed in detail. Items from glorious taxidermy presentations of nature, seashell works, wax flowers and fruit, and even art formed of human hair are studied carefully"--Jacket.
Physical Description: 288 p. : ill. (most col.) ; 32 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 286-287) and index.
ISBN: 0764344072
9780764344077

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