Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society Binding:Hardback once the largest in the

once the largest in the world

Each is illustrated in a beautiful color photograph that enables readers to appreciate the artistry

and walk among the beautiful Southern homes

Many are displayed here among 845 beautiful color photos

and traditional garments--including the holoku and mu`umu`u--are all included within this spectacular display of Hawaiian paradise

Antique Boxes, Tea Caddies, & Society Binding:Hardback once the largest in theThe charm of this remarkable book is overwhelming, in which antique boxes and tea caddiesalong with the people who inspired, made, and used themdance gracefully through the pages. The reader is guided through the aesthetic, cultural, and social influences of the years covered, accumulating a deep understanding of the form, decoration, and purpose of 18th and 19th century boxes. The extensive text covers wooden, tortoiseshell, ivory, papier mch, and