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Sailors' Valentines: Their Journey Through Time
Grace L. Madiera
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Description for Sailors' Valentines: Their Journey Through Time
Hardcover. Num Pages: 192 pages, 193 color and 8 b/w photos. BIC Classification: WC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 228 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1136.
Seashells from the worlds' oceans have fascinated people since the dawn of time, and they continue to inspire study, collections, and decorative uses today. This new and stunningly beautiful book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary. Over 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings reveal unique sailor's valentines and shell collectors' chests ... Read more
Seashells from the worlds' oceans have fascinated people since the dawn of time, and they continue to inspire study, collections, and decorative uses today. This new and stunningly beautiful book showcases seashells that have been assembled by shell artists in sailor's valentines, the octagonal-framed plaques with love messages and floral designs that were said to have been made by Victorian sailors as love tokens for their sweethearts at home. Learn their history, lore, and reality, and be introduced to exquisite designs, both antique and contemporary. Over 200 color photographs, maps, and drawings reveal unique sailor's valentines and shell collectors' chests ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764323782
SKU
V9780764323782
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Grace L. Madiera
Grace Madeira, Connie Miller, Mary Page, and Ann Schutt are each experienced shell artists and collectors of antique sailor's valentines who regularly meet to share their fascination with shells and love of the sea and the '"sailor's" art.
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