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‎Silver Enamel Boxes; A Time Capsule.‎

‎, Private edition - , 2025 Hardback, 312 pages, Dimensions 260 x 210 mm, 580 Illustrations col.ill. Language English ed. *new. ISBN 9789090404271.‎

‎UNIQUE BOOK CIGARETTE CASE & SNUFF BOX: SILVER ENAMEL BOXES; A TIME CAPSULE. This book reveals the untold stories captured in silver enamel boxes from around 1900 stories that remain strikingly relevant today. Themes such as gender inequality and eroticism, war, consequences of colonialism, climate change and social injustice are unearthed through these exquisite objects. > It explores connections to the non-avant-garde art of the period and the world of collectible vintage postcards, offering a fresh perspective on overlooked visual culture. Last but not least, the book pays tribute to the many often-forgotten female artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, honoring their creativity and legacy. ‎