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.
Tag: History
1810 – 1835 Mourning Jewels Lecture
1810-1835 were times of great change in mourning jewellery design, which reflected social, political, philosophical and religious changes. In this webinar, discover the life and the jewels of the times to understand why.
Mizpah and Victorian Sentimentality
Mizpah jewellery defined the Victorians. Learn how and why in this essay
Grape Symbolism in Jewels
The Museum of Whitby Jet is a genuine establishment of living history. Combined with the store W. Hammond, it presents the oldest connection to 19th century Whitby Jet manufacture that still exists. It is a tribute to the 1500 men and 200 shops that existed in 1873 to produce the finest quality of Jet available… Continue reading Grape Symbolism in Jewels