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OverviewPerfume has been used in religious ceremony and also in medicine, for it was believed to have the power to ward off illness. Elaborately chased silver pomanders were carried during times of plague. This book traces the history of the scent bottle from the alabaster containers of ancient Egypt to mass-produced commercial bottles. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alexandra WalkerPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Imprint: Shire Publications Volume: No. 210 Dimensions: Width: 14.90cm , Height: 0.30cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.100kg ISBN: 9780852639092ISBN 10: 0852639090 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 01 September 2002 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAlexandra Walker has worked at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston since 1975. Her interest in scent bottles developed from working with the collection of over 2700 examples in the Mrs French bequest to the museum. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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