GIFTDUTY

GiftDuty

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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 entries

Customs & 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 entries

Wrapping & Packaging

The craft of the parcel — wrapping paper and ribbon, folded paper and sealing wax, boxes and envelopes, tape, twine, and bubble wrap.

12 entries

Occasions & Etiquette

When we give — weddings and birthdays, Christmas and Hanukkah, Diwali and Valentine's Day, baby showers, anniversaries, and housewarmings.

12 entries