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A reference companion to the museum — curated topic sections that go deeper on the subjects behind the collection. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.
The Art of Gift-Giving
What we give and why — the gift economy and the etiquette of regifting, souvenirs and party favours, greeting cards, hampers, flowers, and gift cards.
8 entriesCustoms & Duty
How gifts cross borders — tariffs and customs, import duty and VAT, duty-free allowances, passports and border control, and the ships that carry it all.
11 entriesWrapping & Packaging
The craft of the parcel — wrapping paper and ribbon, folded paper and sealing wax, boxes and envelopes, tape, twine, and bubble wrap.
12 entriesOccasions & Etiquette
When we give — weddings and birthdays, Christmas and Hanukkah, Diwali and Valentine's Day, baby showers, anniversaries, and housewarmings.
12 entries