Christmas decorations inspired by the French tradition of Globes de Mariée, the treasures in this section make beautiful keepsakes. Starting with mementos of their wedding, couples in the 19th Century added symbolic items over time, representing their hopes and life together. Mirrors had different meanings depending on their shape and placement in the dome. A central mirror symbolised truth. Rectangular mirrors represented the years between meeting and being married. Oval mirrors were good luck gifts and trapezoidal shapes symbolised the perfect agreement. Small diamond-shaped mirrors represented the number of children the couple hoped for.

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