In my second live, online lecture, I continue the narrative from the first by looking into the lifestyle of the British during the mid 19th century and how that relates to mourning jewellery design.
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Victorian Sentimental Jewels: Part 2 Lecture
Part 2 of this webinar deals with the rise of the miniature portrait, from cost to the talented painters. Their depictions of wealthy individuals held hidden messages of love between couples in both life and death.
Discover Whitby Jet
Whitby Jet is the highest standard of jet produced in the world. 19th century jewellery produced using the material offers an insight into understanding the social, romantic, scientific and psychological behaviours of the Victorians. In this collaboration with the Museum of Whitby Jet and W. Hamond, this series will detail the history of the Whitby… Continue reading Discover Whitby Jet
The History of Lover’s Eye Miniatures and Jewels Lecture
Part 2 of this webinar deals with the rise of the miniature portrait, from cost to the talented painters. Their depictions of wealthy individuals held hidden messages of love between couples in both life and death.