‘All the better to see you with, my dear’: Fairytales and Enchantments

This two case display focuses on a theme that is captivating to both children and adults alike: fairy tales. Some variant of fairy or folk tale exists in all cultures. Their tradition is rooted in mythology; their purpose to divert, instruct and caution. Employing equal measures of fact and fiction, tales of magic and enchantment make compelling subjects for the decorative arts.

In this display a selection of objects from around the world and across several centuries demonstrate the hold that fairy tales and magic have on our collective imaginations.