In addition to mycology, she was also taken by the world of entomology-the study of insects-and botany, and acquired many insect and plant specimens, though she did not often keep them in her personal collection for long many of the biological specimens given to her were passed along to London’s Natural History Museum. She collected many volumes of illustrations and observations on lichens and mushrooms, and collected many dried specimens. 1. Beatrix Potterīest known for her self-illustrated children’s stories, such as The Tale of Peter Rabbit and The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Beatrix Potter was also an accomplished amateur mycologist, or one who studies fungus. Here are a few collectors and their curious collections. The tradition of a personal collection to show off reached the newly burgeoning middle class, and the singular glass "curio cabinet" with one's most prized collection items skyrocketed in popularity.Īmong those collections, there are many fascinating and unexpected finds.
Though the traditional Wonder-Rooms-where entire rooms were filled with glass cases and collections-still existed in Victorian times, they were mostly the realm of royalty and academic institutions.
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Where amateur and professional scientists once kept their most prized specimens hidden away, society-folk now possessed the flashiest and rarest finds, and proudly displayed them for all to see. They first became popular during the Northern Renaissance, but that popularity didn't reach its apex until the Victorian era.
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Questions? See our full Easy Returns Policy.The glass display cases called "curio cabinets" got both their form and their name from the historic "Cabinets of Curiosity." Though ubiquitous today, curio cabinets come from a rich history of passionate collectors and exultant status-seekers, looking for the flashiest proclamations of their presence in society.Ĭabinets of Curiosity were also known as Wunderkammer, Cabinets of Wonder, or Wonder-Rooms. Items damaged through normal wear and tear.Final sale items (with prices ending in $.X7 or $.X9).Made to Order items, including custom rugs and furniture.Items without an original receipt or gift receipt.Items non-eligible for returns or exchanges: Bring to UPS Location (under 70 lbs) – See our full Easy Returns Policy to start the process.A gift receipt or original receipt is required for all returns and exchanges. Stores - You can return most non-furniture items to your local Pottery Barn store for free.Review the full list of ineligible items and our refund policy below before starting the process. Monogrammed items and Made to Order furniture or rugs are not eligible for returns. An original receipt or gift receipt is required. You can return eligible item(s) within 30 days of receiving an order or 7 days for Quick Ship upholstery items for a refund of the merchandise value. View the complete Shipping and Delivery Information page. Note: Next Day Delivery service is not available for some oversized items, White Glove Delivery, out of stock items, personalized items or for items shipped directly from the manufacturer. If we receive your order by 4pm PT Monday through Friday, you'll receive your order the next business day orders placed on Friday after 4pm PT through Sunday will arrive on Tuesday. We can arrange for next day delivery to most destinations within the contiguous 48 states, for an extra charge of $26.00 per address. UPS can deliver most in-stock items within 3-5 business days.
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