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Fashions in Review
The German word Meerschaum means "sea foam." This light and porous material was mined in Turkey and used for pipes, especially during the Victorian era, when it was prized for its unexcelled smoking and carving qualities. These pipes were the height of fashion for 70 years, from 1850 to 1920. The greatest examples date from before the turn of the century.
Pipes began as pure white, gradually turning amber and dark brown with years of use. Meerschaum gradually gave way to wooden (briar) pipes, which were less fragile and were more in keeping with the changing styles in general culture and fashions.
Exhibits:
1) Claw and Egg: A classic design of Victorian Meerschaums and a rare example of 19th-century carving.
2) Lion's Head: Signed "Luigi Vogini - Venice, Italy", from the early 20th century
3) Turk's Head (Turkoman or Bokarra tribesman): A classic design of the mid-19th century featuring a new stem
4) Woman's Pipe: Smaller, feminine pipes were popular in Victorian Europe and in America.
5) Mephistopheles Pipe: mid- to late-19th century; the third classic style of carving with a modern stem. Note the eagle’s claw holding the head.
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March 18 - March 31, 1980
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Appleby, Anne
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Arnold, Aden
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Aurell, Gerd
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Autio, Chris
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