Book cover "Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession" by John Whitenight, gold ornate frame, glass dome centerpiece
Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession
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Book cover "Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession" by John Whitenight, gold ornate frame, glass dome centerpiece
  • Book cover "Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession" by John Whitenight, gold ornate frame, glass dome centerpiece
  • Book page showing Victorian glass dome display with colorful exotic taxidermy birds on dark base
  • Book contents page, cream background, dark red decorative Victorian flourishes and chapter list
  • Book page spread showing wax Easter cross under glass dome with detail and engraving references
Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession

Under Glass: A Victorian Obsession

Come join 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 form of human hair are studied carefully. Additional chapters include examples of skeleton leaves and phantom bouquets; wool work; glass whimsies; seed, paper, muslin, and silk work; automata–mechanical, musical masterworks–and much more. The social commentary of the times enriches the exploration of these beautiful art objects. Experience the lightheartedness and whimsy to be found in the decorative arts created from 1837 to 1901 and preserved under these domes. 288 pp | 628 color & 23 b/w photos
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Come join 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 form of human hair are studied carefully. Additional chapters include examples of skeleton leaves and phantom bouquets; wool work; glass whimsies; seed, paper, muslin, and silk work; automata–mechanical, musical masterworks–and much more. The social commentary of the times enriches the exploration of these beautiful art objects. Experience the lightheartedness and whimsy to be found in the decorative arts created from 1837 to 1901 and preserved under these domes. 288 pp | 628 color & 23 b/w photos
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