Photography and memorial ephemera are intrinsically linked and the use of photography within memorial ephemera only grew as the process became more cost effective. As for the printing and the artwork itself, this piece shows the development of the neoclassical symbolism that had by now (early 20th century) become strongly linked to the mourning industry.… Continue reading Photography + Ephemera
Stunning References in the KCI Digital Archives
I promised some ephemera and that’s on the way soon, but in the meantime, have a look at the amazing costume archive from the 1750s to the 1990s at The Kyoto Costume Institute. Of course, if you collect jewellery and art, fashion is part of what you need to understand in order to see how… Continue reading Stunning References in the KCI Digital Archives
Discovering New Styles In An Important Ring from 1836
From the collection of Marielle Soni comes this amazing and very important 1836/37 ring. Why is it so important? Well, firstly, it’s a ring that truly shows the transition of popular art styles and being made with obvious expense, one can determine the intrinsic importance of the piece. Let’s take a look. Before we take… Continue reading Discovering New Styles In An Important Ring from 1836
Symbolism, Faith, Hope & Charity
Faith, Hope and Charity are the most important symbols of the late 18th and 19th centuries, being proud symbols of British national pride and social behaviour. The anchor was often used to represent British naval pride and also the loss of a loved one who had been part of the war effort against Napoleon. The… Continue reading Symbolism, Faith, Hope & Charity