Hen Fever

In the 1850s, a fad started by Queen Victoria set off a massive increase in price for some very special items. Queen Victoria acquired a huge collection, and soon others in England and even elsewhere were jostling to get the best and most beautiful collections, competing over aesthetics and value.

Jan 5, 2022 | 15:57 | Josh Geiger

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