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1. Christmas dinner ... on a plate

Author

Hirst, Christopher

Subjects
Christmas cookery -- History, Business, Business, international, Retail industry
Abstract

The history of traditional Christmas food is traced. The Elizabethan marchpane is now seen as marzipan on Christmas cakes, while turkeys came across the Atlantic as early as 1523.

Published
2001

2. Morning Glory - what's the story?

Author

Hirst, Christopher

Subjects
United Kingdom -- Natural history, Business, Business, international, Retail industry
Abstract

The UK has relatively few native plants, with the rest having come from a wide range of sources. The Romans introduced opium poppies and white lilies, while the monkey puzzle tree came from Chile in 1793 and Morning Glory came from Mexico via Italy in 1621.

Published
2001

3. In through the out door

Author

Hirst, Christopher

Subjects
Sotheby's Inc. -- Exhibitions, Art, Decorative -- Exhibitions, Art industry -- Exhibitions, Business, Business, international, Retail industry
Abstract

The 'Outmoded' exhibition of contemporary decorative arts at Sotheby's in London, England, is discussed. This exhibition seeks to overcome the boundaries between art and craft and between indoors and outdoors.

Published
2001

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