A Sentimental Curiosity: The Harvey Album
Exploring Victorian photo albums and the quiet pleasure of leaning into nostalgia
How could I resist? Just look at this adorable image! Can you spot the bunny with a magnifying glass or the frog that's proposing? The charming depictions, along with the hand-lettering and colorful floral patterns, make me practically squeal with delight!
You know I absolutely love getting lost in the world of niche handcrafted objects at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (and other museums, too), and as always, inspiration strikes! I shared a little sneak peek of this project earlier, but I can't wait to share the whole story with you now.
Emily Clare Harvey created the Harvey Album in the late 1860s. The album comprises family portraits that likely commemorate a wedding, with each page personalized through the use of watercolors and intricate decorations. Some images are framed with hunting and fishing motifs, while others showcase delicate flowers, butterflies, small animals, calligraphy, and more.
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