Antiquities Sticker, Color & Activity Book: Over 500 Unique Stickers

This book is a treasure trove of ephemera from the Victorian era, including 500+ stickers, 90+ activity and coloring pages, and calling cards with envelopes. It offers a glimpse into the intrigue and elegance of this period, with stickers featuring birds, animals, plants, clothes, and ornate furnishings, as well as quotations from notable Victorians. The coloring pages feature line-drawn images of foxes, deer, rabbits, swans, butterflies, and bees, and include meditative patterns on the back that can be colored in any way. Additionally, the book includes words games, activities, and period-specific pastimes such as reading tea leaves and palms, pressing flowers, and creating inkblot poetry. With its beautiful foil accents and numerous pages to explore, it is the perfect book for anyone who enjoys stickers, coloring, word games, and Victorian-era fun.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2024
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Victorian era with this treasure trove of ephemera, featuring over 500 stickers, 90+ activity and coloring pages, and calling cards with envelopes. Whether you're a sticker lover, scrapbooker, crafter, colorer, or letter writer, you're bound to find something truly unique in Antiquities Sticker, Color & Activity Book.

The Victorian era, which flourished in the 19th century, was a time of immense change and progress. It witnessed the invention of the telephone and telegraph, the advent of photographs and electricity, the groundbreaking discoveries of Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens, the introduction of postage stamps, and the onset of the Industrial Revolution. This era, named after Queen Victoria, spread its influence across Europe and even reached the United States, known as the "Victorian Age" in America.

Along with the rise of the leisure class, the Victorian era saw an increase in activities that allowed people to enjoy their newfound free time. Novel reading, parlor games, and puzzles became popular pastimes, providing a respite from the busy lives of the era. Now, you can indulge in these leisurely pursuits with this activity book, which offers a delightful blend of stickers, coloring pages, and calling cards.

Exquisitely illustrated stickers in this book cover a wide range of subjects, from birds and animals to clothes, ornate furnishings, and various objects. Use them to decorate envelopes, gift wrap, letters, scrapbooks, photo albums, or even the enclosed Victorian calling cards and envelopes that you can personalize. On the backs of the sticker pages, you'll find quotations from notable Victorians, adding an extra layer of charm and wisdom to your creations.

Calling cards, reminiscent of modern-day business cards, were carried by affluent individuals in the 18th and 19th centuries. They served as a way to present oneself to others or to leave behind when visiting someone. These cards could also be enclosed with a gift, adding an extra touch of elegance and thoughtfulness. With this activity book, you can create your own calling cards by filling in your name, coloring in the designs, and adding your favorite stickers.

The coloring pages in this book are a visual delight, featuring intricate line drawings that allow you to bring the Victorian era to life. From charming portraits of women in elegant dresses to intricate scenes of gardens and landscapes, these pages offer endless opportunities for creativity and relaxation. Whether you prefer to use colored pencils, markers, or crayons, this book provides the perfect medium for unleashing your imagination.

So, whether you're a history enthusiast, a creative soul, or simply looking for a fun and engaging way to pass the time, Antiquities Sticker, Color & Activity Book is the perfect companion. Let the charm and elegance of the Victorian era inspire you as you explore the world of stickers, coloring, and letter writing.

Weight: 614g
Dimension: 157 x 207 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780785844075