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My friend, Barbara, has an impressive collection of old
shell boxes. They draw you into her parlor. In souvenir and sailor art, the late Victorians excelled at taking ordinary items (like shells) and re-surfacing common objects (like boxes) into works of art. Color, pattern and texture create magical mosaics....stunning beauty on a small scale from, not gold or silver, but free seaside gifts found underfoot.
shell boxes. They draw you into her parlor. In souvenir and sailor art, the late Victorians excelled at taking ordinary items (like shells) and re-surfacing common objects (like boxes) into works of art. Color, pattern and texture create magical mosaics....stunning beauty on a small scale from, not gold or silver, but free seaside gifts found underfoot.
Once offerings for a sweetheart, these naive objects, withtheir crowded, swirling surfaces,
have a lively spirit that makes them hard to resist.
They are unique treasure boxes...but the treasure is
held on the outside.
Thank you, Whitney, for the shell box photos.
They are unique treasure boxes...but the treasure is
held on the outside.
Thank you, Whitney, for the shell box photos.
You're very welcome!
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