Jewellery in the Age of Queen Victoria: A Mirror to the World

by Judy Rudoe and Charlotte Gere

Book Overview

This book rewrites the history of jewellery in the age of Victoria. The 'age of Victoria' is taken in its widest sense to encompass jewellery made throughout Europe and America, displayed at the great international exhibitions and distributed through foreign trade, illustrated publications and a burgeoning tourist industry. Throughout, links with other disciplines will provide both the specialist and the non-specialist with the information to understand...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B006J9X5FS
• ISBN13: 9780714128191
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: British Museum Press
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 7.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 9.4" x 11.8"