After the Victorian period in England was over and Edward VII was on the throne, he and his wife, Alexandra of Denmark, greatly influenced fashion and jewellery as well as other art forms. They preferred glitter and lots of it! However, the items themselves were somewhat scaled down from the previous Victorian period.
CHARACTERISTICS
Hearts, Laurel Wreaths, Foxes, Ducks, Fish, icons
HISTORICAL INFLUENCES
In England everyone dressed for the theatre while in America “Vaudeville” was the favorite evening out. – Department stores and catalog stores grew to huge proportions Sears and Roebuck, Montgomery Wards and soon Wannamaker’s joined the scene.- Alexandra popularized the dog collar necklace, which she wore to hide a scar on her neck – The watch fob was invented by Louis Cartier in 1904 – House of Cartier appointed official jeweler to the Queen in 1904
SOME IMPORTANT DESIGNERS/MANUFACTURERS
House of Cartier – Faberge – Couturiers Gaston and Jean Philippe Worth dictated fashion and accessories
MOTIFS
Good luck symbols, Horseshoes, Doves, Flowers in garlands, small boxes, Clocks, fans, large hats
